High School Performing Arts Assistant

Overview

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Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the accompanist for rehearsals, performances, and assessments for students in the high school.
• Play the piano for choir concerts and productions, and other school music-related events as required.
• Sight-read music at a high proficiency level and adjust to changes in tempo or musical cues during rehearsals.
• Collaborate with the performing arts faculty to prepare and rehearse musical selections for concerts, festivals, and auditions.
• Assist performance arts department faculty during daily classes, helping to manage student needs, distribute materials, and provide individual support during rehearsals.
• Supervise students in smaller breakout groups to assist with practicing parts, ensemble pieces, or other music-related activities.
• Support teachers in setting up and organizing instruments, music stands, and technology for classroom use.
• Aid in classroom management, ensuring that students remain on task and are engaged in the learning process. Assist in creating a positive, organized, and efficient learning environment.
• Be available for after-school and weekend rehearsals and performances as required.
• Help organize and catalog sheet music, instruments, and other department resources.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for performances, including setting up the performance area, managing student schedules, and handling equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper care of musical instruments, costumes, and other materials related to performances.

Schoolwide Responsibilities

• Engage with the administration in a committed effort to continue to grow as an educator
• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Model ASD Values in interactions with the school community
• Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times
• Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
• Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent degree/diploma in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in piano accompaniment, with strong sight-reading skills.
• Experience accompanying middle or high school choirs, musicals, or other ensembles is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty in a dynamic performing arts environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• A passion for fostering students’ growth and engagement in the arts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Terms of Employment:
• This position requires flexibility to work after school and occasionally on weekends to support performances and rehearsals.This position is classified as a support staff position and reports to the Elementary School Principal.
• General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:15 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on
• Fridays.
• To meet the needs of the role, this position requires flexibility to support events and activities outside of school hours.
• *Friday is considered as a full working day for employees and the school reserves the right to* *schedule afternoon meetings and/or events where the employee’s presence is required.* *Employees should plan to be available and ready to respond to work-related requests on Friday* *afternoons unless an approved leave of absence has been applied for and approved through the*
• *usual and customary leave request process in advance.
• Any absence on a Friday will be* *considered a full-day absence.*
• ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of employment.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of
• employment.