Summer Conservatory Production Assistant

The Harker School • San Jose, CA

6d

About The Position

We are seeking Summer Performing Arts Production Assistants to work in our summer program. About our Summer Program Summer programs at Harker include a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings. We offer an academically focused TK-5 Summer Camp; the Summer Institute for Middle and High School-aged students; and our English Language Institute for international students. Our summer programs reflect our commitment to providing Bay Area children with a dynamic and exciting educational experience. Click here to learn more about our Summer Program: http://www.harker.org/summer Position Summary Provide a positive environment for campers to learn and develop lifelong skills in the performing arts through classes and rehearsals for a concluding performance. Assists the Summer Conservatory Director and providing support to the students in the classroom. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional safety of the campers.

Requirements

• Completed 11 th grade with proof of attendance
• Proven experience in performing arts classes
• Experience working in theater arts or musical theater as a performer
• Experience working with children as a leader
• Must have an extensive classroom and performance background in either theater or musical theater
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lead a room of middle-high school students with control and ease
• Strong knowledge of theater skills, games, and processes

Responsibilities

• Assists directors with the prop, set and costume design creation, acquisition, and organization
• Develops and executes morning warm-ups and skill-based activities for middle school campers
• Manages RPAC organization for production under the director of Artistic Director
• Participates, and depending on experience, in morning class activities in the arts
• Lunchtime supervision
• Aftercare (4-5 pm daily)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed