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Musical Theater Camp Intern

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Rising Stars Musical Theater Residency Arts Ignite Intern

For the Patrick Henry School of Science and Art (PHSSA) Rising Stars Residency, the Arts Ignite interns will be classroom support for Arts Ignite Teaching Artists for a one-week musical theater residency in Richmond, VA from June 17-21, 2024. The interns will be part of a 10-person Arts Ignite team, composed of a Program Manager, 4 teaching artists and 5 program interns. We are seeking interns with demonstrated interest/experience in Acting, Music, Dance, Visual Art and Arts Administration.

About Rising Stars Residency

The Arts Ignite PHSSA Rising Stars is a one-week musical theater residency where 50-75 students in grades K-5 will learn about the performing arts through classes in Acting, Music, Visual Arts and Dance. 

Through daily classes and rehearsals, our residency will offer students the opportunity to engage in arts-rich learning. Teaching Artists and interns will work with students on performance projects for a culminating community event and sharing at the end of the program. Each project will be inspired by the theme of the school’s end-of-year play, which is about judging things not by their appearances but by their actions, and will focus on cultivating students’ social emotional skills in relationship building and self-awareness. Additionally, interns will be partnered with a Teaching Artist in their discipline to assist in building curriculum and facilitating classes.

About Patrick Henry School of Science and Art

Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA), Virginia’s first charter elementary school, is in its eleventh year of operation. PHSSA is a Richmond Public School serving approximately 350 Richmond students in grades K-5. Their mission is to cultivate students’ maximum growth and develop stewardship through a premier environmental and arts education. 

PHSSA is located in Richmond, VA. 

Job Requirements and Responsibilities: 

This position requires availability for all planning meetings, training, and camp days. This is non-negotiable.

 

Camp Schedule:
This residency will take place from June 16th-21st, 2024. The Arts Ignite team will lead in the following process: 

Residency Preparation 

  • May 31st: 2.5 hour afternoon virtual training/orientation with full team. If this date poses an issue with your school schedule, please let us know ASAP.
  • June 4th-7tth: 45 minute one on one with Program Manager and assigned teaching artist
  • June 13th: 90-minute virtual team meeting with TAs and Interns

Residency Schedule 

  • Sunday, June 16th - Arrival in Richmond, VA; Onsite training/setup with Arts Ignite and PHSSA teams, as needed. 
  • Monday, June 17th - Friday, June 21st - Rising Stars begins! Arts Ignite Teaching Artists and interns set up teaching space(s) at PHSSA and lead programming daily. Length of the teaching day is 7:30am-12:45pm.
    • NOTE: The school is closed on June 19th for Juneteenth

Friday, June 21st - Arts Ignite Teaching Artists will lead programming for a half-day of instruction, culminating in a class sharing and reflection with intern support.
 

Intern Core Responsibilities Include: 

  • Alongside the Teaching Artists, curriculum building and lesson planning for four daily classes for 50-75 students, 15-25 students in each class. (K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, and 4-5th grade). This residency will take place over Patrick Henry’s spring break.
  • Assisting in age-appropriate and culturally relevant lessons that focus on improving student’s skills in art forms as well as aligning with Arts Ignite’s program standards. 
  • Alongside the other Arts Ignite Teaching Artists and interns, preparing a 30 minute performance or showcase of student learning to be presented at the final showcase on June 21st. 
  • Working closely with the Teaching Artist team, Program Manager, and the intern team to plan daily classes.
  • Support the implementation of Arts Ignite behavior management, child safeguarding, methodology and pedagogical techniques.
  • Full participation in Arts Ignite training sessions.
  • Full participation in Arts Ignite post-program surveys.
  • Additional duties assigned as needed.

Policies and Protocols:

  • Child Safeguarding - All Arts Ignite interns must complete a successful background check and adhere to the Arts Ignite Child Safeguarding Policy.
  • Photo and Video Release - Interns are asked to authorize and give consent to Arts Ignite staff to take and use photographs and video of them for educational, marketing and public relation purposes.

Stipend: $200.00

  • Stipends will be paid on April 1st after successful completion of the program