CTPC Show Director

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 30,466 - 36,493; Part time

Job summary

A community center in Maryland is seeking experienced show directors and/or director/choreographers for their summer 2026 Children's Theatre Production Company. The role involves developing a creative vision for productions like 'Shrek Jr.' and 'Mary Poppins Jr.', maintaining communication with families, and creating an inclusive environment for youth. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, strong management skills, and a passion for youth education. Compensation starts at $3,000+, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience teaching and/or directing, preferably with school-aged students.
• Extensive experience working with diverse skill levels and learning abilities.
• Comfortable with Jewish culture and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop the creative vision for the musical.
• Teach and uphold directorial components.
• Maintain correspondence with families.

Skills

Teaching and directing experience

Strong classroom management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Experience with diverse learners

Passion for working with youth

Education

College degree in an artistic field

Job description

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: [e-mail]. 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.