Position Title: Musical Theater Assistant - Long Term Substitute
FLSA Classification: 30-40% FTE exempt position
Reports To: Director of Middle School
Position Purpose: Assist with Middle School Musical Production
The Brandeis School of San Francisco has reimagined what is possible in an inclusive, future-focused Jewish day school, becoming an acknowledged leader in asserting the role of spirituality and ethics in educating the whole child. We welcome applicants who see a school environment that fosters challenging academics, student-centered learning, ethics and spirituality, and innovation. This position will begin December 2, 2024 - January 17, 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work closely with students: Engage and collaborate with middle school students, fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment.
· Assist with musical productions: Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of musical productions, drawing on past experience in similar settings.
· Operate soundboard and technical equipment: Set up, manage, and troubleshoot sound equipment during rehearsals and performances to ensure high-quality audio output.
· Manage large groups effectively: Supervise and provide leadership to large groups of middle school students, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive atmosphere during practices and performances.
Important Dates:
Mandatory Rehearsals and Performances
Sunday, January 5th: 12:30-3:00
January 6-9 (Monday-Thursday): 3:15-5:15pm
Sunday, January 12th Tech Rehearsal: 12:30-4:00pm
Monday, January 13th: 3:15-5:15pm
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 14th: 3:15-6:30pm
Performances: Wednesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 16th 5:30-8:30pm
Encore Performance: Friday, January 17th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Position Qualifications:
B.A. degree (in music or education preferred)
Teaching credential preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse members of the school community
Demonstrate appropriate love and affection for children, have a ready smile and encouraging words
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all constituents in a school environment
Physical Qualifications:
Regularly sit, talk, move equipment, hear, interact visually and through movement with students
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Regularly use close and distance vision
Work at a desk and computer screen
Turn, bend, reach and occasionally use a ladder
Work in a traditional climate controlled office environment and outside in typical Western (foggy) San Francisco weather
Details
The school offers competitive compensation based on prior experience, education, and position requirements. The salary range for this position is $4,000- $8,000 over 6 weeks based on prior experience, education, and position requirements. Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability and retirement benefits are provided. More information about the school can be found on our website at www.sfbrandeis.org. The Brandeis School of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.