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Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY :

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking a Music Director for the upcoming 2024 / 2025 fiscal year. The ideal candidate is an arts education professional who will work closely with the Arts & Culture staff to help build upon and expand all JCC CTPC programming that involves music. The ideal musical director is prepared and eager to be a role model within their field, for the Center of Arts & Culture, and the JCC as a whole.

The JCC and the CTPC celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our musical director will create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.

Will be supervised by and work closely with the director of youth arts education. Experience and a love for teaching children of all ages, as well as extensive experience in their art form, is imperative. Submissions with musical directing, performance, and / or teaching reels is highly preferred.

COMMITMENT :

September 2024-January 2024, Sunday afternoons and select Monday evenings. Must attend necessary production meetings as well as tech week rehearsals for the production. Looking to staff the musical director for the duration of CTPC JR & CTPC Teen’s main stage musical production of Newsies Jr. (grades 3rd - 10th ).This includes assisting with auditions and callbacks. Estimated 5 hours a week. Upon completion of this session and evaluation from the supervisor, will then discuss future employment and availability.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

Attend and help supply all musical accompaniment and instruction for all classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Responsible for teaching and upholding the integrity of all vocal and instrumental components within the CTPC programming.

Assist young performers, as individuals or as a group, with songs and learning vocal parts.

Must be available to teach Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings.

Must attend all production meetings, special events, and trainings required.

Responsible for understanding all safety procedures of the J and could lead the participants in the event of an emergency.

Adhere to the dress code requirements as well as always meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance; Instructor agrees to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the class. Must wear JCC issued nametag or name badge.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WHO YOU ARE :

A minimum of 2 years prior experience teaching and / or musical directing (experience with school aged students preferred).

Experience directing (preferably several) musical theatre productions is preferred.

Extensive experience working with differing levels of musicianship, age groups, and learning abilities.

Able to plan, write, and execute a well thought out, age-appropriate curriculum for preparatory musical theatre classes.

Excels in classroom management; commands a room but remains patient and ever inclusive to all students as per the JCC and CTPC values.

Strong organizational and communication skills, a willingness to collaborate with peers and colleagues, enjoys working on a team, and can be flexible.

Ability to communicate effectively with the artistic team and if necessary, to CTPC families.

Experience with transposing music, if deemed necessary, to accommodate the ranges and talents of students is preferred.

Experience with teaching individual voice lessons is a plus.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, talk, dance, and hear. The employee may also be required to reach with hands and arts, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is typically fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with participants and other agency staff.

If Interested : Complete the online application via the link below. Email a resume, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information to the Director of Youth Arts Education : abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with dance and / or teaching reels is highly preferred.

COMPENSATION : Competitive Paid position; Stipend of $1,500. Part time position.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated : Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

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