Teaching Artist Assistant​/Dance Captain

To participate in Berklee Student Employment, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee
• Enrolled at least half–time in a degree, diploma, or certificate‑seeking undergraduate or graduate program
• During the summer semester only, students may maintain employment without being enrolled; in this case the student must be pre‑registered for the upcoming fall semester
• Valid United States Social Security Number (SSN) and valid visa status as applicable
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (first semester students may work even without an official GPA until the semester is complete)
• Federal Work Study students may apply
• Good disciplinary standing
• Must be located in the U.S.

Teaching Artist Assistant/Dance Captains (TAA/DCs) will support Musical Theatre faculty in delivering rigorous and inclusive early‑level musical theatre training in dance, singing, song interpretation, and ensemble work to 12–14‑year‑old collaborators working toward a culminating public share.

• Cover all dance and choreography classes, learn set choreography, and run brush‑up dance rehearsals or offer dance tutorials
• Capture all final runs of choreography per class/rehearsal and post the video on the internal site; use notation to capture choreography and maintain continuity from rehearsal to rehearsal
• Organize and facilitate Brown Bag Conversations about contemporary industry issues appropriate for teen audience discussion
• Prepare, manage, and distribute materials; chaperone or coach participants as needed

• Comfortable performing and leading dance rehearsals for all MT dance styles (jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop)
• Works well and enjoys teaching pre‑teens and teens

• Experience in teaching pedagogy or a strong interest in working with pre‑teens and teens
• Sight reading, beginning music theory competency, and basic piano for vocal practice (plus)
• Capacity to play a musical instrument (any) to accompany a performance (plus)
• Songwriting/arranging skills (plus)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References (upon request)

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager:
Kristen Lowery