At Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, we bring artists, art and audiences together to enrich, engage, and change lives through the experience of dance.
This is a seasonal, full-time position for our Intermediate/Advanced level Summer Intensive Program held in Chicago, IL at the Hubbard Street Dance Center in Chicago's West Loop. We are seeking an experienced and responsible Chaperone to join Hubbard Street’s Summer Intensive Staff. Reporting to the Head Chaperone, the Summer Intensive Chaperone is responsible for supervising up to 15 students between the ages of 13 and 17, and works with the Head Chaperone to ensure that students are supervised during class times, lunch breaks, on activities, and in the dormitory. Chaperones ensure that students are safe at all times, eating responsibly, and respecting all rules laid out by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and University dorms.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be available from June 10, 2018 – July 7, 2018
- Effectively supervise students to assure student safety
- Effectively and fairly interpret and apply policies and procedures
- Prioritize work to reflect the needs of the students
- Maintain a professional chaperone-to-student relationship
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hubbard Street gives preference to candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for equity, diversity and inclusion. Applicants for the Summer Intensive Chaperone also must:
- Possess strong communication skills
- Be highly organized
- Have previous experience with students 13-17 years of age
- Be able to physically assist an injured student
- Be able to live in the dormitory with students
DETAILS:
Chaperones will receive:
- Free Housing
- Daily meal plan
- A small stipend
- The opportunity to train with dancers and members of the Hubbard Street Artistic Staff
- Free classes at the Lou Conte Dance Studio for the Summer Session through Aug. 26
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and list of two (2) references (.pdfs only) detailing your interest and qualifications to Erin Harner, Artist Training Associate at eharner@hubbardstreetdance.com by March 30, 2018. Please include INT/ADV SUMMER INTENSIVE CHAPERONE in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization’s work.