Group Leader for AileyCamp

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Job Description

Cal Performances is seeking four Group Leader/Teaching Assistant to work for AileyCamp from June 12, 2023 to July 28, 2023 for a summer AileyCamp program.

Cal Performances presents and produces outstanding artists from the Bay Area, the United States, and around the world in performances and community programs which promote excellence, innovation, diversity, education, and community involvement, with the fundamental belief that the arts are vital to our society locally, nationally, and internationally.

AileyCamp is a nationally proven arts education program that uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression, and critical thinking skills among 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students (aged 11-14) from underserved communities. AileyCamp also provides exceptional dance training to middle school students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The project was inspired by the work of the late Alvin Ailey, internationally renowned dance artist, choreographer, and founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

The Group Leaders/Teaching Assistants will supervise, support, and mentor campers as they move through their camp day, as needed demonstrate and help campers learn dance steps, and assist them with activities in other classes. Group leaders are responsible for a group of 14 to 20 campers, rotating through a schedule of early morning and late bus escort responsibilities, accompanying campers to and from classes and morning meals, assisting instructors, and providing support throughout the day. Twice a week or more often, Group Leaders will also be responsible for leading their campers in a creative and/or team-building lesson.

This is a temporary position with a start date of June 12, 2023 and an end date of July 28, 2023. Pay is $18.52 per hour, with overtime earned after 40 hours in a week.

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