Music Teaching Artist Assistant

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are seeking a Music Teaching Artist Assistant for our 2017 youth employment program that employs 60 Boston and Everett resident teens, many with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts. 

The Teaching Artist Assistant positions are seasonal positions from July 5-August 18, with mandatory staff training on June 23 and 24.

The ideal candidate should possess experience/training in music (preferably singing and/or songwriting).

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Teen Leaders use their training to develop and facilitate educational workshops for young people using the arts in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston about social change and empowerment.

Reporting directly to the Associate Program Manager, the Music Teaching Artist Assistant will assist in the facilitation of music teaching blocks with the Music teaching team and monitor teen employees during daily arrivals, lunch, transitions, and dismissals of the City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. Each teaching artist assistant’s duties include, but are not limited to:
· Supervising 60 teen employees during morning arrival, transitions, lunch break, and afternoon dismissal
· Assisting the Music Teaching Artist during Music Specialty teaching blocks and Full Group Music blocks in facilitating singing and songwriting skills and techniques
· Facilitating community building exercises throughout the summer
· Supporting teaching staff throughout the day with classroom management and space monitoring
· Assisting with supervising teen employees during tour week off-site
· Serving as backstage monitors during tech week and the Final Showcase performance
· Monitoring and reporting any behavioral, emotional, or social issues or concerns about teen employees to program managers
· Assisting Education staff in daily operations for the program
· Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all students in the program
· Nurturing positive relationships with all Teen Leaders and Teaching Artists
· Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
· Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:
· Experience/training in music (preferably singing and/or songwriting)
· Teaching/facilitation/mentorship experience with teens
· Willingness and eagerness to collaborate with all program staff and assistants
· Excellent verbal and communication skills
· Ability to work creatively with students of all levels of experience
· Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with culturally diverse communities and varying backgrounds
· Positive energy and enthusiasm
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Flexibility and a sense of humor a must
· City of Boston residents strongly encouraged to apply

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[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Boch Center is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang and Shubert Theatres. As New England’s largest cultural venue, the Boch Center is home to theater, classical and popular music, dance, comedy, opera, Broadway musicals, family entertainment, and more. 

Located in Boston’s historic Theater District, the Boch Center also offers a diverse mix of educational and community outreach initiatives, including the City Spotlights Leadership Program and ArtWeek Boston; collaborates with artists and local nonprofit arts organizations; preserves historic venues; and acts as a champion for Greater Boston’s arts and cultural community.[/font][/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=large]Contact information[/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.bochcenter.org/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]270 Tremont Street 

Boston, MA 02116 
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