Recital Backstage Childcare

Temporary Freelance Position Opening for June 2019 Recital
Backstage Childcare (dancers ages 3 thru 12)

Dance Connection is seeking experienced childcare applicants for temporary positions for our 2019 Recital.  Our performing arts school has an emphasis on excellence and love for the art of dance with a large student base of dancers aged 2 to adult, serving dancers throughout both Suffolk and Nassau counties.  We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of teamwork among our our staff, operating with a professionally managed office and administrative staff, and offering many opportunities for growth to all of the artists that work for us.

We are seeking applicants experienced in education and/or childcare for backstage childcare for our 2019 recital.  These individuals will be responsible for supervising dancers ranging in age from 3 to 12 while they are backstage waiting for their dances, as well as playing games with dancers, assisting with bathroom-runs, and maintaining order and safety in their assigned areas.  As well as other duties, as assigned.

Compensation: $50 per performance.

Availability/Schedule: Our recital performance is held at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School on Newbridge Road in Hicksville, NY.   We are looking for applicants for three performances:

  • Saturday June 15 at 1:00PM.  Backstage Child Supervisors’ shifts will begin promptly 1 hour 15 minutes prior to showtime (11:45AM) and will end when the last child is picked up from the Cafeteria (approx. 4:30PM).
  • Saturday June 15 at 7:00PM.  Backstage Child Supervisors’ shifts will begin promptly 1 hour 15 minutes prior to showtime (5:45PM) and will end when the last child is picked up from the Cafeteria (approx. 10:30PM).
  • Sunday June 16 (Father’s Day) at 3:00PM.  Backstage Child Supervisors’ shifts will begin promptly 1 hour 15 minutes prior to showtime (1:45PM) and will end when the last child is picked up from the Cafeteria (approx. 6:30PM).

Preference will be given to the applicants available for all three performances.

Requirements:

  • A love of teaching/spending time with children.
  • Experience as a teacher, teacher’s assistant, childcare worker, babysitter, or nanny.
  • Communication, Instructional, and People Skills.
  • Patience, stamina, and the ability to remain calm is a must.
  • An understanding of the arts, theatre, or dance studios is a plus, but not required.
  • Training/Certification in CPR, AED, and/or first aid is a plus, but not required.

Supervisor/Manager: Backstage Childcare Staff will report to the Backstage Supervision Coordinator as their direct supervisor and to the Production Manager.

Interested applicants: Please fill out an employment application and upload a resume at https://lidanceconnection.com/job-opportunities/ or email a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and availability to joe@lidanceconnection.com. Please, no phone calls.

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