Job (Calgary): Summer Theatre School Teacher – Storybook Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community theatre organization is seeking a Summer Theatre School Teacher in Calgary to instruct children ages 6-16 in drama. The role involves teaching, creating lesson plans, and ensuring classroom management during summer camps. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about theatre and possess relevant educational background and instructional skills. The position runs from July 4 to August 12, 2022, offering $20/hr for a minimum of six weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant university education or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills required.
• High level of personal organization and planning needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach age-appropriate lesson content.
• Create lesson plans and direct final presentations.
• Maintain classroom focus and management.

Skills

Strong instructional skills

Classroom management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Personal organization

Teamwork

Basic First Aid

Education

Two years of relevant university education or equivalent experience

Job description

Job (Calgary): Summer Theatre School Teacher – StoryBook Theatre

StoryBook Theatre is currently seeking teachers for our Summer Theatre School Programming. We are looking for drama teachers to instruct children ages 6-16 in our one-week summer camp classes and our three-week musical theatre camp classes.

StoryBook believes that inclusivity and diversity are integral to the stories we tell both on and off our stage and seeks to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. We encourage people of all ages, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and ethnicity to apply for this position.

This position is being made possible through a Canada Summer Jobs Grant and therefore we are seeking students aged 18 to 30 for this role. We are not limited by this, but stronger consideration will be made for those candidates that meet this age criteria for this grant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructors will be accountable to the Theatre School Coordinator and will work closely with teaching assistants. Duties include:

• Teach children appropriate lesson content for their age and skill level
• Create lesson plans incorporating a given curriculum. Depending on the course, curriculum may include improvisation, audition techniques, storytelling, voice, choreography, or other areas of skill. Instructors will direct the actors in a final presentation at the end of each week after leading them through the creation process.
• Classroom management including working with the teaching assistant(s) to maintain classroom focus and manners
• Other duties as required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidates would possess many, if not all, of the qualifications listed below. StoryBook is a learning environment and is looking for a candidate willing to grow into the role with a base understanding of its demands and skills required.

• Minimum of two years of relevant university education, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must work well in a team setting
• Basic First Aid is an asset

Ultimately StoryBook is seeking a person who fits in with the organizational mandate and is keen and passionate about the work we do. A candidate who possesses the following attributes would be seen as a huge asset beyond their list of qualifications.

• Loves live performance and has an appreciation of the importance of theatre in society/for families
• Reflects an optimistic and positive attitude with organizational loyalty
• Has the ability to work autonomously and in a team with attention to discretion and sensitivity to work involving confidential information.
• Is a self‑motivational work style that can be resilient under the changing conditions of COVID
• Has a genuine commitment to contribute to an internal culture that values people and provides an opportunity for everyone to flourish.
• Has the personal stature to inspire the organization, the Board, and the stakeholders by representing the Theatre with integrity.
• Is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity, cultural diversity, and broadening access to the arts.
• Is a pragmatic and effective problem‑solver.

DURATION

This is a seasonal contract. Instructors must be available Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from July 4 to August 12, 2022.

COMPENSATION

Minimum contract is six weeks at an hourly rate of $20/hr.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those advancing in the process will be contacted.

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