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

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary is hiring four full‑time drama instructors for a Summer Drama Day Camp, with one Lead Instructor. Instructors will guide ages 5–15, contribute to curriculum, and support production of a final day showcase.

Applicants should have drama experience, solid theatre knowledge, and strong communication skills. Positions run for ten weeks, ~40 hours per week, starting June and ending August, with compensation $18–$20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Supervise and instruct youths ages 5–15 with prior experience.
• Solid understanding of the creative theatre process; related education/experience.
• At least one term/semester of drama/theatre or education class.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to creative development and theatrical education of participants.
• Experience with ESL and disabilities is an asset.
• Experience with props, costumes, and sets is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program development under the Programming Director.
• Be responsible for execution and creation of the curriculum.
• Work closely in leadership with Camp Counselors.

Skills

Drama instruction

Leadership

Communication skills

Creative theatre process

Fun attitude

Education

Drama/Theatre or Education class, 1 term/semester

Tools

Prop construction

Costume construction

Set construction

Job description

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

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) 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 ESL and 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 2019. 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 24 and continuing through August 30, 2019 (Monday to Friday). Compensation will range from $18-$20 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Drama Class section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca .