Des Moines Performing Arts · 1 month ago
Theater in a Box Camp - Internship (12-day opportunity)
Des Moines, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hr
Start in 2026 SummerDes Moines Performing Arts offers a short-term internship opportunity for current teachers or college students interested in art, literacy, and theater education. The role involves assisting with the Theater in a Box camp for young students, focusing on storytelling, character creation, and performance preparation.
Non ProfitPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Assist the lead teaching artist in working with students on lessons in storytelling and creating character
Support students as they create stories, characters, and sets for their mini-theater boxes
Assist students in creating and editing short performances using iMovie or similar tools
Supervise students during breaks and transitions, keeping things fun and safe
Select and lead theater games and activities that spark creativity and teamwork
Prep materials for the next day and help prepare student performances
Qualification
Required
Have experience working with 1st-3rd grade students (and love their energy!)
Be a certified pre-k or elementary teacher or college student majoring in education (art, music, theater, elementary preferred)
Are tech-savvy and comfortable with video recording and basic editing
Know or can find theater activities appropriate for the camp's learning objectives
Enjoy working with students on art projects as they create their sets and characters
Are organized and know how to balance fun and focus in a classroom
Are passionate about the arts!
Assist and collaborate with the lead teaching artist in implementing lessons
Assist students with recording their presentations and helping them shine
Assist and/or lead theater and/or literacy activities that support lessons in story writing, character, and staging to K-5 students
Classroom management and support for students as they create and rehearse their Theater in a Box projects
Lead/Assist with art and other classroom activities as assigned
Create a safe and supportive environment for participating youth
Passionate about the arts
Preferred
Art, literacy, or theater background and knowledge of storytelling, character development, and theater activities appropriate for grades K-5
High comfort-level with technology, specifically IMovie and video and basic editing skills
Organization skills and the ability to keep self and others moving toward goals
Ability to monitor the flow of energy in a classroom environment between focus and fun, on-task and creating
Company
Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center.
Founded in 1979
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Monica Holt
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heidi Watkins
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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