Jobs (Calgary): Summer Teaching Assistants – StoryBook Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryBook Theatre in Calgary is seeking Teaching Assistants for our Summer Theatre School Programming. Assistants will support teachers during workshops, stagecraft, drama activities and act as stage manager throughout the rehearsal process and final performances.

We encourage applicants who love theatre, enjoy working with kids, and value inclusivity. This seasonal contract runs July 4 to August 11, 2023, with a minimum six-week assignment at $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Interest in Arts Education.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of technical theatre is an asset.
• Must work well in a team setting.
• Basic First Aid is an asset.
• Aligns with StoryBook Theatre's mandate and mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers during workshops and stagecraft.
• Act as stage manager during rehearsals and final performances.
• Support instructors and maintain classroom focus.

Skills

Interest in Arts Education

Experience working with children

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of technical theatre is an资产

Team player

First Aid is an asset

Mission-aligned with organization

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Jobs (Calgary): Summer Teaching Assistants – StoryBook Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Summer Teaching Assistants – StoryBook Theatre

Do you love theatre and enjoy working with kids? Apply today to work with StoryBook Theatre this summer!

THE OPPORTUNITY
StoryBook Theatre is currently seeking Teaching Assistants for our Summer Theatre School Programming. Assistants will support teachers during workshops, stagecraft, drama activities and act as stage manager throughout the rehearsal process and final performances.

StoryBook believes that inclusivity and diversity are integral to the stories we tell both on and off our stage and seek 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
Teaching Assistants will be accountable to the Theatre School Coordinator and will work closely with class instructors. Duties include:

• Classroom management including working with the class instructor(s) to maintain classroom focus and manners
• Leading warm-up activities where required
• 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.

• Interest in Arts Education
• Experience working with children
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of technical theatre is an asset
• 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.

DURATION
This is a seasonal contract position. Teaching Assistants must be available Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am to 4:30pm from July 4 to August 11, 2023.

COMPENSATION
Minimum contract is six weeks at an hourly rate of $16/hr.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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

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