Job (Calgary): Summer Drama Camp Instructors – Pumphouse Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary is seeking three full-time Summer Drama Camp Instructors to guide young participants through acting, improv, movement, voice, storytelling and playwriting. One Lead Instructor role is included.

The program culminates in a final production performed for friends and family. Instructors work under the Programming Director to develop the curriculum and collaborate with Camp Counselors.

Qualifications

• Able to supervise and instruct ages 5–15 and have prior youth program experience.
• Solid understanding of the creative theatre process and related education experience.
• At least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre or Education class required.
• Strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to participants' creative development and theatre education.
• Experience with ESL or Disabilities is an asset.
• Experience with props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

Responsabilités

• Supervise and instruct youth aged 5–15 and guide safe, engaging activities.
• Assist in program development and ensure curriculum execution under Programming Director guidance.
• Lead in leadership relationships with Camp Counselors.
• Support development of production projects culminating in a final performance for friends and family.

Connaissances

Youth supervision

Instruct youth 5-15

Theatre process knowledge

Drama/Education background

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

ESL/Disabilities experience asset

Props/Costumes/Sets construction asset

Enthusiasm & fun

Formation

Drama/Theatre class or Education class

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Job (Calgary): Summer Drama Camp Instructors – Pumphouse Theatre

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Call for Instructors

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for three (3) full-time drama instructor positions for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. One of these positions will be designated as a Lead Instructor.

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The instructors also facilitate their students in developing a production, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Drama Instructors will work under the guidance of the Programming Director to assist in program development and be responsible for the overall execution and creation of the curriculum. Instructors will also work closely in a leadership relationship with Camp Counselors.

The successful applicants will:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 5 – 15 and have had previous experience in this area.
• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area.
• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
• Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

Due to the structure of the Canadian Summer Jobs grants received by the Pumphouse Theatre, applicants must be currently enrolled as post-secondary students and are continuing their education in the Fall of 2022. Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week, for ten weeks, beginning June 20 and continuing through August 26, 2022 (Monday to Friday). Compensation will range from $18-$20 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at pumphousetheatre.ca .

by May 1, 2022.

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!

Kelly Malcolm
Programming Director
Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
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Fax: [phone]

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