Prelude Teaching Assistant Tuesdays, 2025-26

Prelude Teaching Assistant
2025–2026 Season

Bellevue Youth Choirs | Tuesdays

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What We Look for in a BYC Staff Member

At Bellevue Youth Choirs, we’re more than just a place to sing—we’re a vibrant community where kids grow as musicians, teammates, and confident individuals. Our staff are at the heart of that mission.

An ideal BYC team member is:

• Growth-Oriented – Embraces children’s potential and nurtures them through joyful, challenging experiences.
• Wholehearted – Respects each student’s identity and connects with them as individuals.
• Joyful  – Brings energy, fun, and warmth to every rehearsal.
• Collaborative – Works well across teams and communicates proactively.
• Globally Minded – Values authentic, diverse repertoire and the rich perspectives our families bring.
• Creative  – Engages students through inventive, multi-modal learning.
• Musicianship-Driven – Models strong musical skills and artistic excellence.

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About the Position

BYC seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our team and work with our Pre-K to Kindergarten choirs. This person will work closely with our lead director, Ms. Janet Ankomah. Attending concerts is entirely optional and piano skills are not necessary. The ideal candidate has a passion for early childhood music and is able to assist the director with any student needs.    

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Days of Service:

• Tuesdays (5:00-6:45pm)Assist current director Janet Ankomah with Prelude

Rehearsals begin the week of September 8, 2025, following the Bellevue School District calendar (with breaks during Thanksgiving, Winter, Midwinter, and Spring).

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Responsibilities:

·        Provide classroom assistance for Ms. Janet Ankomah during Prelude rehearsal (PreK-K) on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:45pm.(Includes arriving 10 minutes earlier than choristers)

·        Be a confident vocal model for students in rehearsal.

·        Serve as a role model (rehearsal technique, mutual respect, musical/vocal) for choristers in all choir levels.

·        Assist Ms. Janet Ankomah with classroom management and chorister needs.

·        Optionally – attend our March and June Mainstage concerts (tentatively planned for March 22^ndand June 6^th)

Qualifications:

·        Formal music training; degree incollaborative piano or music education preferred.

·        Passion for early childhood musiceducation.

·        Prior experience teaching children in aclassroom setting preferred.

·        Desire to create artistry with youngpeople; experience working with preschool/elementary aged students.

·        Strong interpersonal skills and theability to communicate clearly with children and adults.

·        Collaborative – can work with other BYC teachers, pianists, and instrumentalists during the rehearsal process and concerts.

·        Effective and responsive communication skills for working with choristers, parents and staff in a timely manner.

·        A desire to see BYC grow and thrive and to help foster a greater sense of community and belonging.

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Position Details

Status: Hourly, part-time. September through June.One-year renewable contract.
Pay: $35-50/hour for rehearsals, depending on experience. $150-200 flatrate per Mainstage concert. Additional pay for tours/outreach when applicable.
Reports to: Executive & Artistic Director, Kayla Johnson
Location: Cross of Christ Church, 411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007.Concert locations vary.

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Bellevue Youth Choirs is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, trans-gender status, ethnicity, marital status, disability, or religious belief. Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Records Check and have legal status to work in the USA.

About BYC

Bellevue Youth Choirs (BYC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012, serving youth from Pre-K through 12^th+grade across the greater Bellevue area. Choristers learn vocal technique, musicianship, and performance skills while participating in mainstage concerts, outreach events, festivals, and collaborations with premier musical groups.

Mission Statement: BYC creates a joyful, inclusive musical community for youth by providing exemplary musicianship training and exciting performance opportunities.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Executive & Artistic Director Kayla Johnson at kayla@bellevueyouthchoirs.org.

More Info: www.bellevueyouthchoirs.org | YouTube
Mailing Address: PO Box 747, Bellevue, WA 98009