Summer Camp Assistants - TADA! Youth Theater

TADA! is seeking Camp Assistants to support our Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps. 

RATE: $20/hr

REPORTS TO: Education Managers & Director of Education

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Support TADA!’s Teaching Artists (Director/Choreographer & Music Director) in facilitating camp activities and fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

• Encourage active student participation by modeling enthusiastic participation in singing, dancing, and other camp activities.

• Lead theater games + arts & crafts activities during camp and aftercare. 

• Supervise aftercare, student check in and/or check out, as well as bathroom trips & snack/lunch/water breaks, to ensure student safety and smooth transitions 

• Support camp administrative needs (typing/copying scripts & camp performance programs, etc.)

• Assist with space & supply preparation & clean-up.

• Clearly & graciously communicate with caregivers, students, and staff, addressing concerns/needs 

• Assist with additional departmental duties as assigned by the Director of Education & Education Managers

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Past experience working with youth aged 5-12, realistic understanding of different developmental needs.

• Consistent reliability & punctuality (Campers will be here. You must be too.)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong & empathetic customer service-orientation (i.e. ability to handle sticky situations with unruffled grace & calm under pressure.)  

• Passion for youth theater and arts education with a commitment to TADA!'s mission, vision, and values.  Experience in musical theater choreography or music direction is a plus, but not required. 

• Intercultural sensitivity with people of various identity markers and lived experiences (e.g., Teaching Artists, staff, campers, caregivers, etc.)  A commitment and deep interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Solution-oriented problem solving 

• Detail-oriented organizational skills

• Position contingent on a clear background check

 

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Camps run for 12 weeks between June 15-Sept 4.  Assistants will be expected to assist with 4-8 weeks of camp within that time frame.  Please DO NOT APPLY if you cannot commit to 4-8 weeks, OR if you cannot accept a position that lasts a total of 4-8 weeks. 

• Camps run Monday-Friday, 9-3:30, with optional aftercare from 3:30-5:15.  Assistants are expected to be present from 8:15-5:30 (if scheduled to supervise aftercare) or 8-4 (if not supervising aftercare), with hours totalling between 35-40 hrs/week (not including 1-2 unpaid breaks/day).

• Assistants are expected to attend mandatory paid training on TUESDAY, JUNE 2, to be scheduled within the 10am-4pm window.

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HOW TO APPLY:

• Send the following materials to education@tadatheater.com by April 30th.  Selected applicants will be invited to interview in early May. 

  • Resume (No cover letter necessary).

  • Completed Availability Form

  • 2-3 minute video-recorded statement of interest in which you:

    • Introduce yourself

    • Tell us why this position interests you, including why you enjoy working with youth / musical theater

    • Explain your summer availability and why it works for you to do 4-8 weeks of camp

    • Whether you are willing to supervise aftercare (Not a deal-breaker.  Not all assistants will be assigned to aftercare.)

    • Tell us about something that brings you joy!

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

TADA! Youth Theater is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our vastly diverse youth in our Ensemble program and school programs. Priority will be given to candidates who are dedicated to anti-racism and share our mission and vision above. Candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. 

 

MISSION:
TADA! Youth Theater’s mission since 1984 has been to provide young people from different social, racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds with musical theater programs that inspire them to learn, be creative, and think differently through high-quality productions, positive youth development, and education programs.

 

VISION:
TADA!’s vision is that all young people grow up feeling successful, creative, confident, accepted, and accepting of themselves. Through the ability of people learning to express themselves well we can break down barriers of racism and inequality and create positive, active citizens.

 

For full details and more information about our Education Department at TADA! Please visit our website. 

Salary: $20/hr