Job: New York -- Drama Instructor

Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:45:53 -0400
From: "Diana Salas"
Subject: Drama Instructor


Position Title: Drama Instructor,8 to 10 hrs/week
Monday - Thursday. 4:00-6:00 PM through June

Background:
The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCO), a
not-for-profit organization conceived of and led by women, is dedicated
to the economic advancement of low-income women and their families. Our
mission is to devise innovative approaches that: recognize women's
often competing roles as sole breadwinners and primary caregivers of
children; address the multiple barriers to women's access to, and
success in, the employment mainstream; enable women to make educated
choices about their lives and the lives of their families; include low-
income women in program planning and public policy advocacy; and
provide models for realistic and effective welfare-to-work and family-
friendly workplace efforts.

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the
Drama Instructor will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing
a drama program with special attention to activities that will
strengthen self-esteem, foster positive expression and enhance personal
growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services and working
in conjunction with relevant staff and other supervisors, develop
arts/literacy activities for WHEDCO/PS/MS 218 After School Program
(grades K to 8).
2.Supervise, provide guidance to other after school staff members,
including volunteers and interns.
3.Encourage and lead a drama program that will introduce students to
the art of drama, fosters positive expression and build self-esteem and
personal growth.
4.Assist in the planning of workshops and special events.
5.Create lesson plans; select necessary supplies.
6.Attend all required staff/planning meetings.
7.Take on special assignments as needed which pertain to the goals and
objectives of all of WHEDCO's youth programs.

Requirements:
1.Minimum two years professional experience working with children in a
classroom, after school, or community based environment
leading/organizing dance activities.
2.Previous experience in education and theater development.
3.Able to work late afternoons and/or evenings
4.Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
5. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
6.Current, active college enrollment or college degree preferred.
7.Previous work experience in low-income communities preferred.
8.Able to create a theater performance by teaching idea concepts/story
telling, role playing, and direction
9. Able to teach character development, scene work, etc.



Salary: $15-20/hr
Starting Date: October 17, 2005

Send or fax resume to: WHEDCO
Education and Access Coordinator
50 East 168th Street
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 839-1172 - fax
Attn.: Metta Dael
mdael@whedco.org

GRANTS

CONSTANCE SALTONSTALL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
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The Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts annually
awards grants of $5,000 to writers and visual artists who
live in the central and western counties of New York state.
Deadline is January 15, 2006.

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WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON
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http://writersroomofboston.org/fellowship_app_letter.htm
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Available fellowships include:
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Submissions must be postmarked by November 15, 2005, but early
applications are encouraged. Awards will be announced in
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COMPETITIONS

SOUTHERN HUM'S FIRST CHAPBOOK COMPETITION!
http://www.southernhum.com
http://www.southernhumpress.com
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$3 ENTRY FEE / $2 SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES
Send us 16-32 pages of your best fiction or poetry. One winner
will be chosen from each category and will receive 25 copies.
The chapbook will also be available to purchase on the Southern
Hum Press site. Deadline is January 31, 2006. Entries do not
need to be "southern."

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THE HELFORD PRIZE
http://arts.ju.edu/cfa/helford.html
http://arts.ju.edu/cfa/helford.pdf
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NO ENTRY FEE
First Prize $10,000. A Main Stage production by the Jacksonville
University Theatre. The competition is open to all U.S.
Residents. No theme. Prefers no children plays. Must run
90 to 120 minutes. Deadline December 1, 2005.

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ACTON ESSAY CONTEST
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NO ENTRY FEE
First Place: $2,000.
Second Place: $1,000.
Third Place: $500.
Entrants are asked to write a 4-6 page (1,000 to 1,500 word)
critical response evaluating the statement above on man's
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