OrchKids Bilingual Program Assistant PT
About The Position
The Program Assistant plays an integral role in assisting with all aspects of the operational, logistical, and administrative implementation for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids program. The Program Assistant’s primary responsibilities will be site based and the position requires strong organizational skills and strong child management experience. The Program Assistant will serve as one of the point persons for maintaining record-keeping for the site and facilitating day-to-day program components. The Program Assistant will also work closely with the Program Coordinator and the Lead Program Coordinator, under the direction of the Program Manager, to sustain the healthy function of the site and all site-based procedures. This position will have occasional evening and weekend responsibilities and also works collaboratively with all OrchKids staff across sites.
Requirements
- Spanish-English bilingual
- Strong child management skills
- Handle emergencies calmly and using good judgment
- Strong commitment to the philosophy of social change through music
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking work environment
- Ability to both take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, as well as work collaboratively with colleagues in a team-oriented environment
- Experience managing and organizing large crowds of people (specifically school-age students)
- Experience in event planning and management
- Proficient in all Microsoft programs, and ability to learn other software programs as needed
- Secondary School Education, GED or equivalent work experience
- Formal music training or enthusiasm for music education
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Successful completion of a background check
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors in Music, Music Education, Education, Arts Administration, Social Sciences preferred, but not required
- Ownership of a vehicle is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the pickup and dismissal processes during afterschool programming
- Manage children during after-school programming, especially in transitions between classes (i.e., snack, bathrooms, lining up, hallways)
- Assist teachers during class time with behavior management and student office referrals
- Assist in equipment setup and cleanup for daily programming
- Implement the food service program (snack and supper) in coordination with team members
- Facilitate the tracking and recording of OrchKids student attendance
- Work closely with Program Manager and site based team to implement consistent behavior management system
- Ability to chaperone and manage large groups of students of all ages and ensure smooth transitions in field trips, special events, and performances
- Ability to chaperone and manager large groups of students on school busing transportation for weekly cross-site rehearsals
- Implement positive behavior management techniques and strategies
- Work closely with the site based team in developing, refining, and implementing all logistics of during and after-school programming
- Provide artistic and logistical input for planning of all site based concerts, field trips, special events, and performances
- Assist with parental and school staff communication as needed
- Oversee the management of OrchKids clothing inventory, including re-orders and restocking
- Track and address facility needs for program
- Assist in equipment transport, loading/unloading, and setup for concerts, guest artist performances, and special events at OrchKids school sites and concert venues
- Design and create bulletin board, classroom environment decorations, and visual teaching tools as requested by teachers and site administrative team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
