Cal Performances is seeking a Personal Development Instructor to work for AileyCamp from June 12, 2023 to July 28, 2023.

Cal Performances presents and produces outstanding artists from the Bay Area, the United States, and around the world in performances and community programs which promote excellence, innovation, diversity, education, and community involvement, with the fundamental belief that the arts are vital to our society locally, nationally, and internationally.  Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp at Cal Performances is a program of the Education Department. Cal Performances supports AileyCamp with an array of professional performing arts services, including but not limited to marketing, public relations, facilities including Zellerbach Auditorium, and a full professional technical staff.    

AileyCamp is a nationally proven arts education program that uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression, and critical thinking skills among 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students (aged 11-14) from underserved communities.  AileyCamp also provides exceptional dance training to middle school students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The project was inspired by the work of the late Alvin Ailey, internationally renowned dance artist, choreographer, and founder of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.  Please visit http://calperformances.org/community/aileycamp/ to learn more about AileyCamp and Cal Performances.

The Personal Development Instructor of AileyCamp will emphasize the building of positive self-image and self-esteem through the exploration of the self, in collaboration with the AileyCamp directors, Guidance Counselor, and Creative Communications Instructor. Working in a Youth Development teaching and learning framework, the curriculum leverages the rigor, discipline and ensemble work required in dance to help middle school students see their bodies, health, relationships and social responsibilities in a powerful and positive light. The Incumbent shapes a final presentation about the curricular work of the campers, focusing on youth voice and empowerment.

Other Information:

This is a temporary position with a start date of June 12, 2023 and an end date of July 28, 2023. Pay is $6,160 total for period of June 12, 2023 to July 28, 2023.

The individual will be performing the required duties in person on campus.  Completion of campus-required COVID-19 training and testing (as applicable) for individuals working on campus is required.

To Apply:

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ (search by the Job ID # 51315) or go to https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=51315&PostingSeq=1 for more information and to apply.