CTPC Show Director

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity, committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community while promoting Jewish life and values. Summary The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking show directors and/or director/choreographers for the upcoming summer 2026 CTPC Jr season: Shrek Jr. (June 22‑July 17) and Mary Poppins Jr. (July 20‑August 14) for grades 3‑8. Each camp day will include musical theatre preparatory classes, auditions, rehearsals, a full production, swimming, and field trips. The director will work with production assistants and counselors to run rehearsals, manage backstage, coordinate schedules, and collaborate on props, set, and costumes with other creative staff. Commitment Hours are 9:30 AM‑4:45 PM daily. Candidates must commit to either the Shrek Jr. season (June 22‑July 17) or the Mary Poppins Jr. season (July 20‑August 14) and must attend all rehearsals, meetings, tech runs, shows, and post‑production activities. Reliable transportation and local housing are required. Core Responsibilities Develop the creative vision for the musical, including blocking, choreography, rehearsal scheduling, and technical collaboration with designers and the Director of Youth Arts Education. Teach and uphold the integrity of all directorial components within CTPC programming. Maintain correspondence with families, consult team members on specific questions, and coordinate CTPC events via email. Be available every camp day and attend all pre‑ and post‑production meetings, special events, and required trainings. Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and conduct that reflects the JCC’s standards of dignity, courtesy, and consideration. Create a vibrant and welcoming environment that encourages creativity and realizes aspirations. Adhere to the dress code, JCC professionalism standards, and wear an issued nametag or badge. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience teaching and/or directing, preferably with school‑aged students. Experience directing multiple musical theatre productions is preferred. Extensive experience working with diverse skill levels, ages, and learning abilities. Strong classroom management skills, inclusive of all students per JCC and CTPC values. Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. Experience overseeing and managing large groups of staff. Energy and passion for working with youth in a recreational setting. Comfortable with Jewish culture and able to create inclusive environments for all students. College degree in an artistic field preferred. Choreography and dance background combined with theatre preferred. All staff are background‑checked and trained in child‑abuse prevention and reporting protocols. Physical Skills and Work Environment Regularly required to use hands to manipulate objects, sit, reach, and occasionally stand; may need to lift or move up to 25 pounds. The workplace can be noisy at times. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $3,000+, dependent on experience. Available discounts for camp based on hours worked. If Interested Apply via Dayforce. Additional resumes, references, video reels, and other pertinent information may also be emailed to the Director of Youth Arts Education: View email address on click.appcast.io. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Performance and/or teaching reels are highly preferred. Equal Opportunity & Non‑Discrimination Statement The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, or physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation). If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr