Honors Performance Series Chaperone (High School)

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually 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.

Chaperones provide positive leadership while supervising students and ensuring everyone's safety and well-being while participating in the Honors Performance Series (HPS).

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Provide responsible and attentive supervision to approximately 15-17 high school music students during rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations across New York City.
• Safety & Well-being: Ensure the safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior of students at all times, including during travel to and from events.
• Attendance Management: Promptly reporting any unexplained absences from the Chaperone and/or program management team.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics as requested. Including greeting students and families on arrival day, distributing event tickets, and assisting with final day departures from the hotel.
• Emergency Response: Be familiar with and follow established emergency procedures, responding promptly and effectively in case of any emergencies.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and other members of the team to ensure everyone is well-informed about schedules, expectations, and any updates related to events taking place just prior to and during the series.
• Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to the program's values.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' musical development and personal growth.
• Admission to all series activities including sightseeing, excursions, and the final performance.
• Housing, applicable flights, and ground transportation to/from all activities are included.

Additional Information

• Family members and boosters are not eligible to be hired for this position.
• All successful candidates are required to pass a fingerprint screening and background check.
• Accommodation in a single occupancy hotel room is provided.

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.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

• Previous experience with Honors Performance Series (required).
• Music background in one or more of the program content areas: choral, orchestra, strings, band (preferred)
• Bachelor's level education or current student. Master's or higher level education (preferred).
• Experience working with High School students (preferably in a music-related context)
• Experience working around musical instruments and managing rehearsal rooms (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce, appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy
• Availability to work evenings and weekends (as required by the program's schedule)
• Available to work onsite, in New York City, during program dates: February 6-10, 2025, with in person training starting onsite on the 5th (required)