In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
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Teaching Artist Assistant/Dance Captains will support Musical Theatre faculty provide rigorous and inclusive early level musical theatre training in dance, singing, song interpretation, and ensemble work to 12-14 year old collaborators working towards a culminating public share.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- TAA/DCs will cover all dance and choreography classes, learn set choreography, and run brush-up dance rehearsals and/or offer dance tutorials.
- TAA/DCs will capture all final runs of choreo per class/rehearsal and post the video on our internal site and will otherwise use notation to capture choreography and maintain continuity from rehearsal to rehearsal.
TAA/DCs may also assist with:
- Organizing and facilitating Brown Bag Conversations about contemporary issues in the industry appropriate for teen audience discussion.
- Preparing, managing, and handing out materials.
- Chaperoning or Coaching participants
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Should be comfortable performing and leading dance rehearsals for all MT dance styles throughout the MT canon - including jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and hip hop.
- Works well and enjoys teaching pre-teens and teens.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience in teaching pedagogy, working with pre-teens and teens, or a strong interest to work with this specialized population in the future is preferred.
- Sight reading, beginning music theory competency and basic piano for vocal practice a plus
- Capacity to play a musical instrument (any) to accompany a performance is a plus.
- Songwriting/Arranging skills a plus
Required Application Materials:(Resume & Cover Letter; References on Request)
Hourly Rate: $17.51
Hiring Manager: Kristen Lowery