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WHO WE ARE Camp Arena Stage is dedicated to the personal and creative growth of its campers, by providing excellent arts instruction in a joyful, supportive community. Campers are empowered to choose their own schedule from over 50 classes in theater, dance, music, visual arts, filmmaking and writing. Camp Arena Stage brings together campers (ages 8-15) and professional artist-educators from diverse backgrounds to explore, discover and create art. Camp includes one 3-Week Session followed by one 2-Week Session. WHAT WE VALUE Community and art make the magic of Camp Arena Stage. At camp we see, recognize and appreciate each individual for who they are and the art that only they can make. We value being present, joyful, creative and kind. We know art has a product, but it is also a process full of mistakes and discoveries. We support one another and make a place that is safe to take risks and to grow. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Rock Band/Music Instructor at Camp Arena Stage plans and teaches four daily music classes and participates fully in other aspects of camp. Classes taught have included Rock Band, Junk Percussion, Pop Band, Ukulele and Singing, Songwriting and Beginning Guitar. We are excited about what you love to teach! This role is Full-Time & Seasonal, 40 hours per week, June 30 - August 9, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Contract includes one paid week of camp staff training. Camp Arena Stage is a day camp located on the campus of Georgetown Visitation (1524 35th St. NW, Washington, DC). Free parking. Children of staff attend Camp Arena Stage for free. Plan curriculum for and teach four classes each day. Classes are grouped ages 8-12 and 12-15. We especially need instructors with excitement for ages 8-12. Serve as a homeroom/small group leader for 8 campers OR be part of the team that runs carpool lines and the technical needs of our daily Noontime Show. Co-lead a one-time recreation or arts activity each day. Participate in a full week of on-site camp staff training. Contribute to a safe, supportive, collaborative arts community for campers and staff. Attend brief faculty meetings on Thursdays from 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Participate in a camp clean-up day on August 9. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with young people; teaching experience within art form preferred. Bachelor's degree or higher and/or equivalent professional experience, outstanding undergraduates considered. Ability to plan and teach hands-on, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity and skill building. Campers have a range of experience with instruments and no audition is required for the camp. The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@arenastage.org or call 202-488-3300. Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia. #J-18808-Ljbffr