Theatre Education Committee Member
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Part-time
- Salary: Based on Experience
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
We are seeking individuals with an interest, or expertise, in Process Drama / Theatre in Education to join a committee for the development of a Drama / Theatre in Education group for children 8-14 years in Chak Angre Krom. Ideal committee members will have a strong interest in process drama and its potential for child & youth development. The function of the committee will be to establish the goals, development management processes and an implementation structure for the Theatre in Education as a community initiative.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ideal committee members will assist with:
- the establishment of the process drama / theatre initiative in Chak Angre Krom
- planning a curriculum tailored for small groups of children and recommending the resources needed to initiate the initiative
- contributing ideas and experience they have towards to establishment of the Theatre in Education initiative
- promoting the initiative in the broader community
Benefits:
- Opportunity to promote theatre in education at the community level.
- Develop English language skills.
- Support Service – Work-from-Home
- Be part of a learning community.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is preferred
- English - Good is required
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- A strong commitment to, or experience in, utilizing drama / theatre to enhance children’s learning
- A willingness to build personal knowledge about, and skills in, Drama-in-Education to continually strengthen their capacity as a committee member
- A willingness and capacity to contribute their ideas and energy to the establishment of the initiative
- Ability to communicate positively with fellow committee members in Khmer and English to identify and achieve a common goal
- Ability to work flexibly (in terms of time commitment and roles) as part of a process drama / theatre team
- Willingness to attend a series of weekly committee meetings over and agreed period commencing in early 2027 (e.g. Sunday mornings) at negotiated times at Chak Angre Krom to support the process drama / theatre initiative
- Committee member may have (i.e. not a necessity):
- Teaching experience (e.g. primary / secondary school)
- Experience in working with children 8–14 years of age within in-school or out-of-school contexts (e.g. youth groups)
- Drama / theatre experience (e.g. community theatre)
- A particular interest in an aspect of the performing arts (e.g. process drama, theatre productions, musicals, dance, movement)
Soft Skills
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Teamwork
- Perseverence
