Cal Performances is seeking Group Leaders/Teaching Assistants to work for AileyCamp from June 23, 2021 to July 23, 2021.

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. 

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) who are at risk of dropping out of school.  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 Group Leaders/Teaching Assistants will supervise, support, and mentor campers as they move through their camp day, as needed demonstrate and help campers learn dance steps, and assist them with activities in other classes.  Group leaders are responsible for a group of 8 to 16 campers, rotating through a schedule of early morning responsibilities, and assisting instructors and providing support to campers throughout the day. Twice a week or more often, Group Leaders will also be responsible for leading their campers in a creative and/or team-building lesson.

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

Other Information:

This is a temporary position with a start date of June 23, 2021 and an end date of July 23, 2021. Pay is $16.07 per hour, with overtime earned after 40 hours in a week. 

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

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ (search by the Job ID #17618) or apply at 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=17618&PostingSeq=1