CROSSROADS SCHOOL - FINE ARTS & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Fine Arts and Performing Arts Program Assistant's responsibilities include expertise in the area in which they are Directing in the Fine & Performing Arts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The CCHS Director shall define specific employee minimum qualifications that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide Christian and academic excellence in the leadership of the school.
• Implement the Mission and Vision Statements, as well as, High School initiatives of Crossroads Christian Church & Schools.
• Commitment of time, energy, and effort in supporting CCS’s vision and program.
• Belief in the basic philosophy of emphasizing the core curriculum.
• Commitment to working with parents as educational partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of learners in Collaborative 21st Century Learning environments.
• Focus on working closely with all school staff by providing any information regarding a learner’s behavior change, attitude and/or classroom performance.
• Leadership abilities in areas that promote the mission of the school.
• A comprehensive educational vision that is consistent with the mission of the school.
• Familiarity with Collaborative Learning and 21st Century schools and the target population, technological facility, and management experience.

General Duties:

• Collaboration with the Worship Pastor/CCS Director of Music & Fine Arts Facilitator

o If needed, attend Briefings and Debriefings

• Artistic expertise in Acting and overall dramatic presentation with two CCHS major production events

o Fall Production

o Spring Musical Production

• Assistant Director to the Lead Director and Music Director of both mainstage Theatre Productions per year. Assisting with Blocking, Rehearsal Management, and generally Assisting the Director and Music Director with auditions, regular rehearsals, tech week rehearsals, and shows.
• Duties also include:

o Attendance during the two mainstage production events

o Attendance at Fine & Performing Arts Meetings

Requirements:

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Lifestyle and convictions clearly demonstrate a Christian worldview.
• Excellence in oral and written communications, highly detail oriented.
• Must maintain a clean, neat and orderly classroom environment that is reflective of our school’s commitment to excellence.
• Experienced in using all Microsoft Office & Excel applications.
• Confidence and flexibility to meet the challenges in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Desire to add value to all existing procedures, methods and events.
• Experience using Outlook
• Excellent proof reading and correction skills in your own work and others’.
• Excellent and timely communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well in potentially tight time constraints.
• Maintain a high level of privacy when working with confidential learner information.
• A love for learners and a desire to assist them in their personal, educational, and spiritual development.

POSITION STRUCTURE AND LEVEL

Reporting: This position reports to the CCHS Director

Organization: CCS Fine & Performing Arts

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able to open and close School Campus Facilities
• Able to keep the campus safe and protected from the public during school hours.
• Able to meet with staff, learners, and parents when dealing with behavioral issues.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

MENTAL WORK DEMANDS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Hours not to exceed 40 hours per week.
• Attend in-services and professional development meetings as deemed necessary by the Administration.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in progress to be completed
• Preferred, 2 years of experience in Fine & Performing Arts

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.

Classification:

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Grade: CCS Pay Grade 2

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.