Honors Performance Series Senior Chaperone - High School

The role

You will lead a team of Chaperones who supervise high school musicians during the Honors Performance Series. You are responsible for rehearsals, the safety and well-being of the Finalists, and the final performance at Carnegie Hall.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor and model professional behavior for Chaperones and program participants
• Facilitate daily meetings with Chaperones
• Supervise Chaperones during arrival, departure, rehearsals, performances and off-site events
• Ensure the safety, well-being and appropriate behavior of Finalists, including during travel
• Enforce health and safety requirements
• Respond to customer concerns and escalate to the program management team
• Report unexplained Chaperone absences to the program management team
• Coordinate logistics, including greeting Finalists and Families and distributing event tickets
• Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly in emergencies
• Keep Finalists, Families and team members informed about schedules and updates

Required qualifications

• Previous experience working with the Honors Performance Series
• Bachelor's level education or current student
• Experience working with High School or Middle School students, preferably in a music-related context
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization and customer service skills
• Ability to set expectations for and enforce appropriate student behavior
• Ability to give feedback to a team through formal observation and informal coaching
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by the program schedule
• Available to travel and work on-site during program dates
• Ability to attend a synchronous virtual training session and complete asynchronous training before the program
• Must pass a fingerprint screen and background check

Nice to have

• Experience as a lead teacher or conductor for a performing ensemble
• Music background in choral, orchestral or band content areas
• Master's or higher-level education

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Finalists' musical development and personal growth
• Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence, instructional methods and participant safety
• Professional Development Certificate mailed upon request after the program
• Admission to many program activities, such as sightseeing excursions and the final performance
• Accommodation in a single-occupancy hotel room

Before you apply

• Only people legally authorized to work in the United States are eligible; visa sponsorship is not provided
• Individuals on certain temporary visas, or who need work authorization sponsorship now or later, are not eligible for hire
• Family members of Finalists are not eligible to be hired
• A fingerprint screen and background check are required

About the company

WorldStrides is a global provider of educational travel and experiential learning programs, serving more than half a million students each year. The Honors Performance Series lets elite young musicians perform together at Carnegie Hall.