Description

Summer/Fall 2012 Apply Immediately Internship Description: Tierra del Sol is currently seeking a Theater Arts Intern interested in exploring a variety of materials with clients in order to develop performance pieces. The Theater Arts intern will create rehearsals to practice theater skills, song lyrics, dance steps, sign language, and theater games. Job Description: • Create weekly activities to enhance client’s musical performances, dance skills, social skills, theater arts skills, and self-advocacy. • Encourage all clients to participate in-group activities to learn how to play an instrument, dance moves, song lyrics, and other skills. • Include as many people as possible in the set up and clean up of the activity. • Encourage self-advocacy and choice making opportunities. • Train clients and staff using step-by-step error free instruction. • Be aware of possible safety concerns and communicate them to program staff.

What you’ll gain by interning at Tierra: Tierra del Sol is a great wonderful environment filled with welcoming and compassionate personnel. As a Tierra del Sol intern you will gain management skills, lesson-planning skills, curriculum implementation, and learn to work with a variety of people with special needs. Our interns develop new skills, more confidence, and a greater understanding of special needs education, invaluable personal and professional development. How to Apply: Please apply immediately by emailing a cover letter and resume to Patricia Bitar at pbitar@tierradelsol.org. Please put “Theater Arts Intern” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.