CTPC Summer Music Director

SUMMARY

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking music directors for the upcoming summer 2026 CTPC Jr season: Shrek Jr. (June 22-July 17) and Mary Poppins Jr. (July 20-August 14) both for grades 3-8.

COMMITMENT

• Hours are from 9:30AM-4:45 PM daily, must have entire show commitment from either June 22nd – July 17th (Shrek Jr) or July 20th – August 14th (Mary Poppins Jr).
• Must attend all rehearsals and meetings for the duration of the musical, including preproduction, the rehearsal process, tech, shows, and postproduction.
• Must have reliable transportation and local housing.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend and help supply all musical accompaniment and instruction for all classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Responsible for teaching and upholding the integrity of all vocal and instrumental components within the CTPC programming.
• Aid young performers, as individuals or as a group, with songs and learning vocal parts.
• Must be available to teach Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings.
• Must attend all production meetings, special events, and trainings required.
• Responsible for understanding all safety procedures of the J and could lead the participants in the event of an emergency.
• Adhere to the dress code requirements as well as always meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance; Instructor agrees to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the class.
• Must wear JCC issued nametag or name badge.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years prior experience teaching and/or musical directing (experience with school aged students preferred).
• Experience directing (preferably several) musical theatre productions is preferred.
• Extensive experience working with differing levels of musicianship, age groups, and learning abilities.
• Able to plan, write, and execute a well thought out, age-appropriate curriculum for preparatory musical theatre classes.
• Excels in classroom management; commands a room but remains patient and ever inclusive to all students as per the JCC and CTPC values.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, a willingness to collaborate with peers and colleagues, enjoys working on a team, and can be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the artistic team and if necessary, to CTPC families.
• Experience with transposing music, if deemed necessary, to accommodate the ranges and talents of students is preferred.
• Experience with teaching individual voice lessons is a plus.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Competitive Paid position; Stipend of $1,500. Part time position.