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High School Performing Arts Assistant
American School Of Dubai
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
1 months ago
Piano AccompanimentSight readingClassroom ManagementOrganizationCollaborationMusic Education
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About the Role
The American School of Dubai seeks a High School Performing Arts Assistant to support music teachers and performances. Responsibilities include piano accompaniment, classroom assistance, and logistics for concerts.
Key Skills for This Role
Piano AccompanimentSight readingClassroom ManagementOrganizationCollaborationMusic Education
Responsibilities
- Serve as the accompanist for rehearsals, performances, and assessments for students in the high school
- Play the piano for choir concerts and productions, and other school music related events as required
- Sight read music at a high proficiency level and adjust to changes in tempo or musical cues during rehearsals
- Collaborate with the performing arts faculty to prepare and rehearse musical selections for concerts, festivals, and auditions
- Assist performance arts department faculty during daily classes, helping to manage student needs, distribute materials, and provide individual support during rehearsals
- Supervise students in smaller breakout groups to assist with practicing parts, ensemble pieces, or other music related activities
- Support teachers in setting up and organizing instruments, music stands, and technology for classroom use
- Aid in classroom management, ensuring that students remain on task and are engaged in the learning process
- Be available for after school and weekend rehearsals and performances as required
- Help organize and catalog sheet music, instruments, and other department resources
- Assist in coordinating logistics for performances, including setting up the performance area, managing student schedules, and handling equipment
- Maintain inventory and ensure proper care of musical instruments, costumes, and other materials related to performances
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent degree/diploma in a related field preferred
- Proficiency in piano accompaniment, with strong sight reading skills
- Experience accompanying middle or high school choirs, musicals, or other ensembles is highly desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty in a dynamic performing arts environment
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- A passion for fostering students’ growth and engagement in the arts
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Position Summary
- The High School Performing Arts Assistant is a key support role within the school’s Performing Arts Department. The assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and instructional support to the department’s music teachers and will assist during music classes and school performances. Th
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the accompanist for rehearsals, performances, and assessments for students in the high school.
- Play the piano for choir concerts and productions, and other school music related events as required.
- Sight read music at a high proficiency level and adjust to changes in tempo or musical cues during rehearsals.
- Collaborate with the performing arts faculty to prepare and rehearse musical selections for concerts, festivals, and auditions.
- Assist performance arts department faculty during daily classes, helping to manage student needs, distribute materials, and provide individual support during rehearsals.
- Supervise students in smaller breakout groups to assist with practicing parts, ensemble pieces, or other music related activities.
- Support teachers in setting up and organizing instruments, music stands, and technology for classroom use.
- Aid in classroom management, ensuring that students remain on task and are engaged in the learning process. Assist in creating a positive, organized, and efficient learning environment.
- Be available for after school and weekend rehearsals and performances as required.
- Help organize and catalog sheet music, instruments, and other department resources.
- Assist in coordinating logistics for performances, including setting up the performance area, managing student schedules, and handling equipment.
- Maintain inventory and ensure proper care of musical instruments, costumes, and other materials related to performances.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent degree/diploma in a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in piano accompaniment, with strong sight reading skills.
- Experience accompanying middle or high school choirs, musicals, or other ensembles is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty in a dynamic performing arts environment.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- A passion for fostering students’ growth and engagement in the arts.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Terms of Employment
- This position requires flexibility to work after school and occasionally on weekends to support performances and rehearsals.
- General working hours are from 7:45 am 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am 12:15 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays.
- Friday is considered a full working day; employees should be available for afternoon meetings and events.
Schoolwide Responsibilities
- Engage with the administration in a committed effort to continue to grow as an educator.
- Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures.
- Model ASD Values in interactions with the school community.
- Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Exhibit a professional attitude at all times.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
- Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner.
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