Honors Performance Series Senior Chaperone - High School

WorldStrides; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in single-occupancy room

Professional development certificate

Pre-program training

Job summary

WorldStrides is hiring a Senior Chaperone for the Honors Performance Series in New York. The role oversees Chaperones, ensures the safety and engagement of Finalists, and coordinates rehearsals and events with program management and conductors.

The position requires experience with the Honors Performance Series, a music background, and the ability to travel and work evenings/weekends. On-site duties include hotel coordination and city-wide event support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the Honors Performance Series (mandatory).
• Experience as a lead teacher or conductor for a performing ensemble (preferred).
• Music background in program content areas: Choral, Orchestral, Band.
• Bachelor’s level education or current student.
• Experience working with High School or Middle School students (preferably in a music-related context).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce, appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to provide feedback to a team through a formal observation process as well as informal coaching.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel on-site during program dates.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for Chaperones and participants.
• Safety & Well-being: Ensure safety and appropriate behavior of Finalists.
• Communication: Respond to concerns and escalate to program management.
• Attendance Management: Report unexplained absences promptly.
• Event Coordination: Organize logistics for arrival, tickets, and departures.
• Emergency Response: Follow established procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Role Model: Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to program values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree / student

Job description

Honors Performance Series Senior Chaperone - High School

United States

Company Introduction

WorldStridesis the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

The Honors Performance Series is an opportunity for elite young musicians to perform together on the world's greatest stage. Young musicians (“Finalists”) are selected through a competitive audition process to join an ensemble under the baton of a renowned conductor. This 5 day program consists of rehearsals and sightseeing in New York City, before taking the stage for a public performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.

The program runs twice during the year, with one Carnegie Hall performance for High School and one Carnegie Hall performance for Middle School musicians.

This position is hiring for this year's program running February 4-8, 2027, with onsite training starting February 3rd in the afternoon. You are required to be on-site by 3:00 pm on February 3, 2027.

About the Position

The Senior Chaperone fulfills a very important supervisory role during the Honors Performance Series program. Senior Chaperones supervise a team of Chaperones, who are, in turn, responsible for the engagement, well-being, and positive experience of the Finalists. In collaboration with the program management team and conductors, the Senior Chaperone is responsible for all aspects of ensemble rehearsals, as well as the engagement and safety of all Finalists.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance : Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and role model forChaperonesand program participants(both Finalists andFamilies). Facilitate daily meetings withChaperones.Provide responsible and attentive supervision toChaperonesduring arrival and departure days, rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations acrossthe city.
• Safety & Well-being : Create a safe and engaging learning environment for all participants. Ensure the safety, well-being, andappropriate behaviorofFinalistsat all times, including during travel to,and from,events. Enforce health and safety requirements. Model best practices.
• Communication : Respond to customer concerns and elevate to program management team for resolution.
• Attendance Management : Promptly report any unexplained absences from the Chaperonesto theprogram management team.
• Event Coordination :Organize and coordinatelogisticsasrequested, which includesgreetingFinalistsandFamilieson arrival day, distributing event tickets, andassistingwith final day departures from the hotel.
• Emergency Response : Be familiar with,and follow,establishedemergencyprocedures, andrespondpromptly and effectively in case of any emergencies.
• Communication :Maintainopen and effective communication withFinalists,Families, and other members of the team to ensure everyone iswell-informedabout schedules, expectations, and any updates related to events taking place during the series.
• Role Model : Serve as a positive role model forFinalistsand Chaperonesbydemonstratingprofessionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to the program’s values.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact onFinalists'musical development and personal growth
• Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence, instructional methodologies, and participant safety
• Professional Development Certificate mailed to you upon request after the conclusion of the program
• Admission tomany programactivities, such assightseeing excursions and the final performance
• Accommodation in a single-occupancy hotel room

Requirements

• PreviousexperienceworkingwiththeHonors Performance Series (mandatory)
• Experience as a lead teacher or conductor for a performing ensemble(preferred)
• Music background in one or more of the program content areas(preferred):
• Choral
• Orchestral
• Band
• Bachelor’s level education or current student
• Experience working with High Schoolor Middle Schoolstudents (preferably in a music-related context)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce,appropriate studentbehavior
• Ability to provide feedback to a team through a formal observation process as well as informal coaching
• Abilityto becomposed under pressure, handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, and work efficiently in a team environment
• Availability to work evenings and weekends (as required by the program’s schedule)
• Available to travel and work on-site during program dates
• Abilitytoattendsynchronousvirtual trainingsessionandcompleteasynchronoustrainingin advance of the program
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint screen and background check
• Family members of Finalists are not eligible to be hired for this position

New York Pay Range

$19.61 - $19.61 USD

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.