Honors Performance Series Chaperone (Middle School) - Los Angeles, CA
Company: WorldStrides
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and
experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide
middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C., and has grown to
provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million
students annually to over 100 countries around the world.
WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational
travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration,
service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these
experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see
the world - and themselves - in new ways.
The Senior Chaperone is responsible for the oversight and execution
of student learning and all musical components during Honors
Performance Series program week. The Senior Chaperone collaborates
with the leadership team to ensure the success of the program;
overseeing all aspects of ensemble rehearsals, addressing any
classroom issues, documenting all customer interactions, providing
coaching to the Chaperones, and ensuring musical delivery
expectations are being met.
Responsibilities
Supervision & Guidance: Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and
role model for chaperones and program participants. Facilitate
daily meetings with chaperones. Provide responsible and attentive
supervision to chaperones during arrival and departure days,
rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations
across London.
Safety & Well-being: Create a safe and engaging learning
environment for all participants. Ensure the safety, well-being,
and appropriate behavior of students at all times, including during
travel to and from events. Enforce health and safety requirements.
Model best practices.
Communication: Respond to customer concerns and escalate to program
management team for resolution.
Attendance Management: Keep track of student attendance during
rehearsals and events, promptly reporting any unexplained absences
to the appropriate Senior Chaperone and/or program management
team.
Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics
as requested. Including greeting students and families on arrival
day, distributing event tickets, and assisting with final day
departures from the hotel.
Emergency Response: Be familiar with and follow established
emergency procedures, responding promptly and effectively in case
of any emergencies.
Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with
students, parents, and other members of the team to ensure everyone
is well-informed about schedules, expectations, and any updates
related to events taking place during the series.
Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for students by
demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to the
program's values.
Benefits
Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' musical
development and personal growth.
Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence,
instructional methodologies, and participant safety.
Admission to all series activities including sightseeing,
excursions, and the final performance.
Additional Information
Family members and boosters are not eligible to be hired for this
position.
Preference is given to prior chaperones, those who have finalists
participating in this Series, and those who have demonstrated a
successful record of working with students.
All successful candidates are required to pass a fingerprint scree
and background check.
Accommodation in a double occupancy hotel room is provided.
Honors Performance Series' Schedule and Performance Locations are
posted here:
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and
serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the
passion of our team members and partners to make experiential
learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally,
and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by
investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and
sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to
building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that
promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to
work in the United States. This is not a position for which
sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such
as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for
work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for
hire.
Southern California; Field
Music background (preferred)
Experience working with High School students (preferably in a
music-related context)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to remain composed under pressure and handle challenging
situations with tact and diplomacy
Availability to work evenings and weekends (as required by the
program's schedule)
Not Eligible
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