Musical Theatre Specialist - Summer Camp 2026
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 28-29 / hour
Posted on Jan 10, 2026
SALARY RANGE:
$28.00 - $29.00 per hour.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Musical Theater Camp is in session June 1- August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.
The Musical Theater Specialist will create, organize, and implement 3 three-week sessions of camp. Musical Theater camp is offered for campers in 2 sessions of grades 1 – 4 (performing Alice in Wonderland, Jr. And Mary Poppins, Jr.) and one session of grades 5 – 8 (performing Newsies, Jr.). The Musical Theater Specialist will also create, organize and implement one two-week session of Broadway Junior Revue of grades 1-4.
The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded Musical Theater program for youth ages 6 - 14.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and implement Musical Theater curriculum which will include the following:
- Singing
- Dance Choreography
- Set Design
- Acting
- Prepare for and deliver 3 weeks of musical theater programming including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teach daily design lessons
- Implement an interactive, age-appropriate curriculum
- Support general counselors (when applicable)
- Support camper drop-off and pick-up processes
- Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper’s experience
- Set-up camp room and cleanup daily
- Implement daily safety check of supplies and tools.
- Practice personal leadership skills.
- Model appropriate behavior for campers.
- Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
REQUIRMENTS
- At least 1 year as an educator
- Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate design and tool use skills for elementary and middle school-aged campers.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
- Passions for film making projects, informal education and youth programs.
- Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
- Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
- Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Will be working with youth ages 6-14. The primary setting for Musical Theatre camp will be in our performance stage hall, where all rehearsals and shows will take place.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.
STATUS
Non-benefited, non-exempt position
HOURS
- Up to 10 hours per week of prep time from 5/1/2026 to 5/31/2026
- 37.5 hours from 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026
SCHEDULE
8:15am – 4:15pm, Monday – Friday starting 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.jccsf.org/about/careers/