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Openings in the Education Department’s Summer Camp Program
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To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Education Director Timothy L’Ecuyer at timothy@winniplayhouse.org. Questions may also be directed to that email address.
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department is looking for people to fill open teaching positions in the 2018 Summer Camp Program. Ideal candidates will have undergraduate degrees or above in theatre, art, music, dance, education, and/or related fields. Certified teachers are a plus. Strong consideration will absolutely be given, however, to individuals who have not completed a degree or who have a degree in an unrelated area, but who have a significant level of experience in one of the above mentioned fields. Candidates absolutely must minimally have a high school diploma and experience working with children. All teachers are responsible for establishing a learning environment for students that is safe, engaging, and constructive. They must work individually and collaboratively to create, implement, and assess a developmentally appropriate curriculum while communicating with parents/guardians about students’ progress and behavior as appropriate and possible. They guide students in the development and presentation of a final showcase performance.
The Education Department’s 2018 Summer Camp Program follows its popular integrated-arts model again this year. Camp 1 (ages 5-7) and Camp 2 (ages 8-11) have a one-week session with theatre in the morning (9:00-12:00) and then music, dance, and art in the afternoon (1:00-4:00). The Upper Camp (ages 12-14) is on a two-week session with theatre all day (9:00-4:00). The overall environment is structured, but informal—students and teachers are on a first name basis. It should feel more like day camp than school, though our intentions are educational, as must be our focus. The program is filled with high energy, creative students with a variety of experience, needs, and goals for participating. The teacher’s objective must be to meet students at their current levels of ability and assist each one in taking their individualized next step. The showcases at the end of each session are meant to allow each student the ability to demonstrate what they have learned at camp. More information about the program may be found here: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/theatre-camp-2018.html
Pay is negotiable and depends on hours (full day, morning, afternoon), experience, and level of education. Average salaries tend to be between $200 and $400 per week. Housing possibly included for those who need it. Note: it is possible to apply for a morning AND afternoon position.
The Education Department’s 2018 Summer Camp Program follows its popular integrated-arts model again this year. Camp 1 (ages 5-7) and Camp 2 (ages 8-11) have a one-week session with theatre in the morning (9:00-12:00) and then music, dance, and art in the afternoon (1:00-4:00). The Upper Camp (ages 12-14) is on a two-week session with theatre all day (9:00-4:00). The overall environment is structured, but informal—students and teachers are on a first name basis. It should feel more like day camp than school, though our intentions are educational, as must be our focus. The program is filled with high energy, creative students with a variety of experience, needs, and goals for participating. The teacher’s objective must be to meet students at their current levels of ability and assist each one in taking their individualized next step. The showcases at the end of each session are meant to allow each student the ability to demonstrate what they have learned at camp. More information about the program may be found here: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/theatre-camp-2018.html
Pay is negotiable and depends on hours (full day, morning, afternoon), experience, and level of education. Average salaries tend to be between $200 and $400 per week. Housing possibly included for those who need it. Note: it is possible to apply for a morning AND afternoon position.
Full Day Positions
Camp Administrator
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17.
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
The Camp Administrator will work closely with the Education Director to facilitate and oversee all administrative and logistical aspects of running a busy camp program. Duties include collecting and maintaining student and faculty paperwork, facilitating smooth transitions between class sessions, establishing clear communication with parents/guardians, providing additional supervision of students throughout the day, basic first aid (mostly band-aids), and managing student behavior. The ideal candidate will be tech savvy, a good writer, very detail oriented, and have experience in administration, education, and/or theatre.
Theatre Teacher – Upper Camp
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 20, July 23 – August 3, August 6 – 17 (two week sessions)
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Upper Camp teachers will work with the oldest camp students (age 12-14) for two-week, day-long sessions. These groups tend to be on the small side, so a lot of individual instruction is possible. This can also pose certain challenges in terms of planning and execution of activities. Upper Camp teachers need to be able to, through knowledge of a variety of theatrical and teaching techniques, meet these challenges and really take advantage of the format in order to direct and shape the often times quirky energy of a small group of adolescents into a final showcase performance based on the weeks’ themes. Upper Camp curriculum is flexible and can be oriented to the teacher’s strengths, but should definitely cover (and offer hands on experiences in) a variety of basic technical and design techniques in addition to acting, playwriting, improvisation, vocal/physical characterization.
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17.
Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
The Camp Administrator will work closely with the Education Director to facilitate and oversee all administrative and logistical aspects of running a busy camp program. Duties include collecting and maintaining student and faculty paperwork, facilitating smooth transitions between class sessions, establishing clear communication with parents/guardians, providing additional supervision of students throughout the day, basic first aid (mostly band-aids), and managing student behavior. The ideal candidate will be tech savvy, a good writer, very detail oriented, and have experience in administration, education, and/or theatre.
Theatre Teacher – Upper Camp
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 20, July 23 – August 3, August 6 – 17 (two week sessions)
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Upper Camp teachers will work with the oldest camp students (age 12-14) for two-week, day-long sessions. These groups tend to be on the small side, so a lot of individual instruction is possible. This can also pose certain challenges in terms of planning and execution of activities. Upper Camp teachers need to be able to, through knowledge of a variety of theatrical and teaching techniques, meet these challenges and really take advantage of the format in order to direct and shape the often times quirky energy of a small group of adolescents into a final showcase performance based on the weeks’ themes. Upper Camp curriculum is flexible and can be oriented to the teacher’s strengths, but should definitely cover (and offer hands on experiences in) a variety of basic technical and design techniques in addition to acting, playwriting, improvisation, vocal/physical characterization.
Morning Positions
Theatre Teacher – Camp 1
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, and July 16 – 20 (one week sessions)
Times: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Teachers of the youngest group (age 5-7) work with students to devise a theatrical production through play, movement, and vocalization. Good time and classroom management skills are vital. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of theatrical techniques are also necessary in order to engage a wide diversity of learning styles, needs, and experiences. A strong candidate should have a passion for theatre education, a terrific sense of humor, and a strong desire to make the camp experience fun and exciting for students.
Theatre Teacher – Camp 2
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Teachers of the middle group work with students to devise a theatrical production through play, movement, vocalization, improvisation, and storytelling. Good time and classroom management skills are vital. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of theatrical techniques are also necessary in order to engage a wide diversity of learning styles, needs, and experiences. A strong candidate should have a passion for theatre education, a terrific sense of humor, and a strong desire to make the camp experience fun and exciting for students.
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, and July 16 – 20 (one week sessions)
Times: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Teachers of the youngest group (age 5-7) work with students to devise a theatrical production through play, movement, and vocalization. Good time and classroom management skills are vital. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of theatrical techniques are also necessary in order to engage a wide diversity of learning styles, needs, and experiences. A strong candidate should have a passion for theatre education, a terrific sense of humor, and a strong desire to make the camp experience fun and exciting for students.
Theatre Teacher – Camp 2
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Teachers of the middle group work with students to devise a theatrical production through play, movement, vocalization, improvisation, and storytelling. Good time and classroom management skills are vital. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of theatrical techniques are also necessary in order to engage a wide diversity of learning styles, needs, and experiences. A strong candidate should have a passion for theatre education, a terrific sense of humor, and a strong desire to make the camp experience fun and exciting for students.
Afternoon Positions
Art Teacher
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 12:30PM - 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Art teachers will design and oversee projects that teach developmentally appropriate composition, technique, and art history in a variety of mediums. The art teacher will work with both Camp 1 and Camp 2 students. Projects, which will be displayed at the (teacher installed) Friday showcase, should be hands-on and student-centered. They should demonstrate students’ developing technique as well as visually exploring and expanding on the theme of the week and serving to spark conversation between students and parents/guardians at the final showcase. Teachers should encourage students to jump into projects and get their hands messy, but must also posses the classroom management skills to make sure things are cleaned up in a timely fashion.
Music and Dance/Movement Teacher
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 12:30PM - 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
The music/dance/movement teacher will work with both Camp 1 and Camp 2 students to learn developmentally appropriate music and movement in a variety of styles and related to each week’s theme. Projects will be presented at the Friday showcase. They should demonstrate students’ developing technique as well as musically and choreographically exploring and expanding on the theme of the week and serving to spark conversation between students and parents/guardians at the final showcase. Dance instruction may include traditional styles (jazz, hip hop, etc) and/or creative movement. Music instruction may include basic theory, rhythm, percussion, vocal training, and/or music appreciation. There is freedom to design curriculum that works to the music and dance strengths of the teacher. Providing clear leadership and structure is especially essential in a class with this much variety.
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 12:30PM - 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
Art teachers will design and oversee projects that teach developmentally appropriate composition, technique, and art history in a variety of mediums. The art teacher will work with both Camp 1 and Camp 2 students. Projects, which will be displayed at the (teacher installed) Friday showcase, should be hands-on and student-centered. They should demonstrate students’ developing technique as well as visually exploring and expanding on the theme of the week and serving to spark conversation between students and parents/guardians at the final showcase. Teachers should encourage students to jump into projects and get their hands messy, but must also posses the classroom management skills to make sure things are cleaned up in a timely fashion.
Music and Dance/Movement Teacher
Dates: Monday through Friday July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27, July 30 – August 3, August 6 – 10, August 13 – 17. (one week sessions)
Time: 12:30PM - 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and a 9:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday
The music/dance/movement teacher will work with both Camp 1 and Camp 2 students to learn developmentally appropriate music and movement in a variety of styles and related to each week’s theme. Projects will be presented at the Friday showcase. They should demonstrate students’ developing technique as well as musically and choreographically exploring and expanding on the theme of the week and serving to spark conversation between students and parents/guardians at the final showcase. Dance instruction may include traditional styles (jazz, hip hop, etc) and/or creative movement. Music instruction may include basic theory, rhythm, percussion, vocal training, and/or music appreciation. There is freedom to design curriculum that works to the music and dance strengths of the teacher. Providing clear leadership and structure is especially essential in a class with this much variety.
We are always looking for expand our professional network...
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department is built on a foundation of passionate teaching artists who believe that excellent education and excellent art are not mutually exclusive, but go hand in hand. We are hoping to expand our professional network the following areas:
- Teachers (summer camp and year-round)
- Directors
- Music Directors
- Choreographers
- Designers: Set, Prop, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Projections...
For more information or to apply, contact Education Director Timothy L'Ecuyer at timothy@winniplayhouse.org
- Teachers (summer camp and year-round)
- Directors
- Music Directors
- Choreographers
- Designers: Set, Prop, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Projections...
For more information or to apply, contact Education Director Timothy L'Ecuyer at timothy@winniplayhouse.org
