Theatre Education Committee Member

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Other
• Languages: English
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

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.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent is preferred
• English - Good is required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is preferred

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