Academy Class Monitor

Summary:

This is a part-time position located in Houston, Texas.

Academy Class Monitors will help ensure the safety and security of Houston Ballet Academy students at the Center for Dance, located in downtown Houston. Academy Class Monitors will handle COVID-19 screening and implement Academy health and safety procedures.

Hours for the position range from 15-25 per week, depending on availability. Please include your schedule/availability in your cover letter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned;

Supervise the pick-up and drop-off of studentsScreen students upon arrival, including taking students' temperatures.Ensure students remain physically distant and wear masks throughout the Center for Dance.Monitor student behavior outside of the dance studio.Communicate directly with Academy Administrative Team, Receptionist,and other staff at Houston Ballet.

Qualifications:

Satisfactory background checkExperience working with childrenExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsFriendly and nurturing personalityAccountability and responsibility

Competencies:

Organization/Planning– Develops clearly defined, realistic, measurable objectives that are consistent with the company’s objectives. Organizes personal workload and sets priorities; Uses time efficiently. Meets deadlines consistently.Job Knowledge– Possesses the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to perform the essential aspects of the job as well as any other specific educational and/or certification requirementsCommunication– Communicates effectively in writing and verbally; expresses complex ideas in simple terms. Clearly and concisely expresses in individual or group situations. Comprehends and processes information and responds to communication from others. Communicates, empathizes, uses diplomacy, influences, and gains cooperation. Interacts effectively across functions and levels of the company.Flexibility/Adaptability– Admits and corrects mistakes; ensures the integrity of work. Accepts constructive criticism or responsibility for outcomes. Effectively responds to change. Adjusts to and accepts changes in direction and priorities. Sees changes in the business or work environment, understands implications, and adjusts priorities as needed on short notice.Client-Peer Orientation–Builds partnerships, networks, and coalitions with peers and others. Probes to discover peer underlying needs and matches available or customized services and resources to that need.

Physical Demands:

Moderate physical activity performing strenuous/non-strenuous daily activities of a product/technical nature.Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and armsMoving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Work Environment:

Well-lighted, heated and/ or air-conditioned indoor office/ production setting with adequate ventilation.Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)Part-Time Hours

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement:

Houston Ballet Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, age, non-job-related disability or marital status.

Houston Ballet embraces inclusion, diversity, equity and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. Inclusion, diversity, equity and access are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We address the challenges of our future in a culture that honors what is unique in all of us. Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.

Core Values:

HoustonBallet’s shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.

Excellence:Employeesshow a passion for Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.Engaged:Employeesare proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. They attend our performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we off They are “all in” and are well versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.Driven:Employeeswho are driven to take a goal and run with They need little prodding and they're excited to deliver results beyond the expectations of their supervisor. Employees that embrace being held accountable for their actions and work. They often deliver results superior to what was asked for and they reinvent SOPs leaving the job they're in better than they found it. Much of their work product becomes the standard for individuals who fill their roles for years to come.Collaborative:Employeesunite around Houston Ballet’s mission and support each other in reaching We share information widely and generously, and we treat our team members, customers, and patrons with mutual respect and sensitivity, recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.Patron Centered:Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.