Summer Stock Music Director

Olney Theatre Center; Olney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community theatre in England is seeking a Summer Stock Music Director/Teaching Artist for a collaborative playwriting camp for students in grades 4-6. The role involves leading singing classes, collaborating with other teaching artists, and overseeing the final presentation. Applicants should have a passion for music and teaching children, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be available on-site during camp sessions. The compensation for this position is $1200.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in grades 4-6.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Reliability and punctuality are critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead singing classes for the Summer Stock camp.
• Work with lead teaching artist and choreographer.
• Help facilitate final presentations for families.

Skills

Teaching experience in music

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Summer Stock Music Director/Teaching Artist

Olney Theatre Center is looking for a music director for our summer camp program Summer Stock, a one-of-a-kind collaborative playwriting program for students in grades 4-6 (rising), inspired by our own summer stock theatre roots. Students will work with Olney Theatre artists daily, taking classes in acting, singing, dance, and playwriting. At the end of the two-week session, students will perform their music, choreographed dances, and original short plays for friends and family on the final Friday of each session at 2:00 pm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead singing classes for two-week long summer camp focused on collaborative playwriting for students grades 4-6.
• Work with lead teaching artist and choreographer.
• Help facilitate and organize the final presentation for families.

Requirements

• A can-do attitude and a willingness and enthusiasm to work with children in grades 4-6.
• Some teaching experience in music and voice with children.
• Experience with music directing and voice.
• Flexibility and organizational skills
• Excellent listening, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Availability in person on site for 3-5 hours each day during Session 1: June 22-July 3, 2026 and/or Session 2: July 20-July 31, 2026 between 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• Provide own transportation
• Reliability and punctuality

Compensation: $1200

Please send resume and cover letter to Director of Education & Training, Rebecca Dzida, [e-mail] .