Honors Performance Series Senior Chaperone (High School) Sydney, AUS

WorldStrides is 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 Senior Chaperone is responsible for the oversight and execution of student learning and all musical components during Honors Performance Series program week. The Senior Chaperone collaborates with the leadership team to ensure the success of the program; overseeing all aspects of ensemble rehearsals, addressing any classroom issues, documenting all customer interactions, providing coaching to the Chaperones, and ensuring musical delivery expectations are being met.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for chaperones and program participants. Facilitate daily meetings with chaperones. Provide responsible and attentive supervision to chaperones during arrival and departure days, rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations across New York City.
• Safety & Well-being: Create a safe and engaging learning environment for all participants. Ensure the safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior of students at all times, including during travel to and from events. Enforce health and safety requirements. Model best practices.
• Communication: Respond to customer concerns and escalate to program management team for resolution.
• Attendance Management: Keep track of student attendance during rehearsals and events, promptly reporting any unexplained absences to the appropriate Senior Chaperone and/or program management team.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics as requested. Including greeting students and families on arrival day, distributing event tickets, and assisting with final day departures from the hotel.
• Emergency Response: Be familiar with and follow established emergency procedures, responding promptly and effectively in case of any emergencies.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and other members of the team to ensure everyone is well-informed about schedules, expectations, and any updates related to events taking place during the series.
• Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to the program's values.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' musical development and personal growth.
• Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence, instructional methodologies, and participant safety.
• Admission to all series activities including sightseeing, excursions, and the final performance.

Additional Information

• Family members and boosters are not eligible to be hired for this position.
• Preference is given to prior chaperones, those who have finalists participating in this Series, and those who have demonstrated a successful record of working with students.
• All successful candidates are required to pass a fingerprint scree and background check.
• Accommodation in a double occupancy hotel room is provided.

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, 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.

• Music background in one or more of the program content areas: choral, orchestra, strings, band (preferred).
• Bachelor's level education or current student. Master's or higher level education (preferred).
• Experience working with High School students (preferably in a music-related context)
• Experience around musical instruments and managing rehearsal rooms (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce, appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to remain composed 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)
• Previous experience with Honors Performance Series, Envision by WorldStrides, and/or WorldStrides programs (preferred)
• Qualified candidates must have, or be able to obtain a valid passport to travel outside of the U.S. during the program's schedule
• Available to work onsite, in Sydney, AUS, during program dates: July 5-12, 2025 (required)