Teacher/Mentors
Needed
Stage
Training Apprentice Mentor Program
(STAMP)
We
are searching for talented teachers
to help with our after-school program
at General Smallwood Middle School.
A firm foundation in theatre arts
and/or teaching. Actors, directors,
english teachers, drama teachers...this
is a great part-time job for you!
Training
is provided. Competitive hourly wage.
Help us teach the exciting world
of theatre to 6th through 8th grade
children.
We
are introducing children to the world
of theatre in our innovative Stage
Training Apprentice Mentor Program
(STAMP), an after-school program
which touches on the main requirements
of the "No Child Left Behind"
act: fluency, phonics and phonemic
awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension
in a theatre arts setting.
Come
join us in this rewarding experience.
We're changing lives!
Program
coordinator Dr. William "Bill"
Barton has been workin on the youngster's
fluency and vocabulary as they learn
scripts. He also stresses clear enunciation
for performance purposes, which helps
with phonics and phonemic awareness.
By studying plays from different time
periods, students are introduced to
unusual turns of phrase and unfamiliar
concepts, which aids in comprehension.
To
prepare for the 2008-09 school year,
STAMP needs to start training at least
one other teacher right now. The program
also seeks other support people for
next school year. Dr Barton says he
envisions STAMP reaching far more
students as it grows. "I'd like
to see it in every school in Charles
County. I'll take as many kids and
mentors as will come."
STAMP
receives funding from grants and donations
and is offered at no charge to children
of greatest need. Donations may be
sent to CBFT, Inc, PO Box 1098, Indian
Head, MD 20640.
If
you would like to help as a teacher/mentor
with STAMP, please respond quickly.
For additional information on STAMP,
contact Peggy Palmer at 301-743-3040.
Responsibilities
include:
-
Assist
Program Manager/ Program Director
with implementation of curriculum
-
Introduce
a theatre environment and arts
education to middle school children
-
Assist
with the development and maturation
of the children's self-esteem
and personal and working relationships
-
Develop
a sense of academic and technical
achievement in middle school children
- Create
innovative ways of tying theatre
arts to reading, math and science
skills
Some
of the Skills required for Mentors
are:
-
Previous
experience or interest in working
with middle school children
-
Patience
for, understanding of, and dedication
to at-risk children
-
Ability
to capture or develop a child's
interest in the arts and theatre
-
Weekday
afternoon availability and a commitment
for the entire school year
Training
is provided for mentors.
Competitive
Hourly pay based on experience
Contact
Info:
Indian
Head Center for the Arts, PO Box 1098,
4185 Indian Head Hwy,
Indian Head,
MD 20640
Theatre office (301)743-3040 info@indianheadblackbox.org
Web
site : www.indianheadblackbox.org
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