Honors Performance Series Senior Chaperone (Middle School)

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years ago and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than 550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and universities to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.

The Senior Chaperone is responsible for the oversight and execution of student learning and all musical components. Their responsibilities include: overseeing all aspects of ensemble rehearsals, addressing any classroom problems or disruptions, documenting all customer interactions, providing coaching to the Chaperones, and ensuring musical delivery expectations are being met. Senior Chaperones will not have an assigned group of performers; rather, they will supervise the rehearsal environment and deliver direction to their ensemble groups. The Senior Chaperones oversee the Chaperones. The Senior Chaperone collaborates with the leadership team to ensure the success of the program and that the Envision values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Engaged and Be Safe are modeled and followed throughout the total program experience. Senior Chaperones report to the Program Directors.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Finalist Experience & Music Oversight

• Create a safe and engaging learning environment for all students
• Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for all staff and program participants
• Be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and ensure proper enforcement
• Supervise and assist support staff with program logistics as needed (i.e., check-in on Arrival Day, check-out on Departure Day, instrument needs)

• Serve in the Chaperone role if the need arises

• Respond to customer concerns and escalate to Program Directors to resolve as needed
• Perform other duties as designated by the program leadership

Staff Management

• Supervise Chaperones and offer coaching as necessary
• Facilitate daily meetings with Chaperones and team as needed
• Formally observe staff and provide feedback at regular intervals

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Model best practices for staying healthy throughout the program
• Enforce health and safety guidelines among Finalists and staff
• Responsibilities and requirements for this role may adapt and adjust with any new Local/State/Federal/Venue guidelines as well as recommendations and requirements from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for General Health & Safety. If there are any changes to the responsibilities or requirements of this position, you will be informed prior to your start date.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in one of more of the following program content areas (preferred): choral, orchestra, strings, band
• Bachelor's level education or current student; Master's or higher (preferred)
• Previous experience working with the age group of the program: elementary, middle school, or high school students (preferred)
• Experience around musical instruments and managing a rehearsal room
• Strong logistical and organization skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems
• Maturity and professionalism
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to set expectations for and enforce appropriate student behavior
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Previous experience as a Chaperone with the Honors Performance Series (required)
• Previous experience with Envision and/or WorldStrides programs (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

Seasonal Team members enjoy the experience of working with like-minded professionals, passionate about helping every student realize their career and life aspirations. Additionally, the Honors Performance Series offers:

• Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence, instructional methodologies, and participant safety
• Compensation for each program session
• Housing for each program session

Successful Candidates

• Are high energy, flexible, and able to work extended days and hours
• Reside at the program site
• Can complete a mandatory training program prior to working first session
• Can pass a mandatory background check
• Are eligible to work in the United States

Selection Process

• Applications are due to the Series by March 24, 2023. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
• Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-April 2023. Notifications will be sent by email, and Chaperones will receive onboarding instructions upon acceptance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team, you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

If we've learned anything since 2020, it's that being able to experience different places and things while interacting with new people is imperative to not only personal growth but also to general well-being. So, let's get out there-together. To learn more about our brand, our mission and our commitment to health and safety, please visit our website at www.worldstrides.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in one of more of the following program content areas (preferred): choral, orchestra, strings, band
• Bachelor's level education or current student; Master's or higher (preferred)
• Previous experience working with the age group of the program (elementary, middle school, or high school students) (preferred)
• Experience around musical instruments and managing a rehearsal room
• Strong logistical and organization skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems
• Maturity and professionalism
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to set expectations for and enforce appropriate student behavior
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Previous experience with Honors Performance Series, Envision, and/or WorldStrides (preferred)