Sewing Instructor
Salary: Based on experience and skill set

The Bridge to Democracy Afterschool Program at the Learning Community Charter School is a school based, 21st Century Community Learning Center funded program. We offer students quality programming to maximize creative abilities, critical thinking, self-confidence, student voice and skill building through experience with a variety of enrichment activities and programs appropriate to our students age in grades 3-6.
Currently the Bridge to Democracy program is seeking an instructor with experience teaching sewing to elementary/middle school youth. The objective of the afterschool course is for students to practice and learn sewing skills and their application. The expectation is that students will spend most of the time sewing, either sewing clothing back together or making pillows, and other items from scratch. Students should learn different stitching techniques and employ them in different projects. At the end of the program students are expected to have sewn several different pieces and will hold an appropriately priced sale at the school for other students, parents, and community members. 

Description of Sewing Program:

• Runs 2-3 times per week for an hour and a half
• Appropriate and adaptable for 3rd-6th graders
• Develops students comfort with sewing and different techniques for sewing 

Description of Sewing Provider:
• Prepare engaging, fun and creative sewing activities
• Develops students confidence in sewing
• Presents students with their own work in the field
• Enjoys working with elementary/middle school youth
Required Qualifications:
• Strong desire to work with middle/elementary youth
• 2 years experience with middle/elementary students
•experience instructing sewing
• Proven effective classroom and materials management in a hands-on setting.

The Sewing program will operate 2-3 times a week.
Salary:The position is paid through a W-9 contract form and bi-weekly invoicing. An hourly wage is based on experience and skill set. There is separate funding for materials and planning.
Jewelry Instructor

Salary: Based on experience and skill set
The Bridge to Democracy Afterschool Program at the Learning Community Charter School is a school based, 21st Century Community Learning Center funded program. We offer students quality programming to maximize creative abilities, critical thinking, self-confidence, student voice and skill building through experience with a variety of enrichment activities and programs appropriate to our students age in grades 3-6.
Currently the Bridge to Democracy program is seeking a jewelry maker to run a course on jewelry making. The objective of the afterschool course is for students to practice and learn design techniques and experiment with different mediums for making jewelry. The expectation is that students will spend most of the time designing and producing rings, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry. At the end of the program students are expected to have made several different pieces and hold an appropriately priced sale at the school for other students, parents, and community members. 
Description of Jewelry Making Program: 
• Runs 2-3 times per week for an hour and a half
• Appropriate and adaptable for 3rd-6th graders
• Develops students comfort with jewelry making and different mediums for making jewelry (clay, cloth, shells,)
Description of Jewelry Making Provider:

• Prepare engaging, fun and creative jewelry making activities
• Develops students confidence in jewelry making
• Presents students with their own work in the field
• Enjoys working with elementary/middle school youth 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong desire to work with middle/elementary youth
• 2 years experience with middle/elementary students
• Experience instructing jewelry making
• Proven effective classroom and materials management in a hands-on setting.

The Jewelry Making program will operate 2-3 times a week.
Salary: The position is paid through a W-9 contract form and bi-weekly invoicing. An hourly wage is based on experience and skill set. There is separate funding for materials and a planning period. 
 

Poetry/Lyric Writing Instructor
Salary: Based on experience and skill set

The Bridge to Democracy Afterschool Program at the Learning Community Charter School is a school based, 21st Century Community Learning Center funded program. We offer students quality programming to maximize creative abilities, critical thinking, self-confidence, student voice and skill building through experience with a variety of enrichment activities and programs appropriate to our students age in grades 3-6.
Currently the Bridge to Democracy program is seeking an experienced individual or company to host a poetry/lyric writing class. The desired objective of the afterschool course is to engage students in creative thought and expression. Students should feel free to speak their minds and share their thoughts while learning about poetic forms and styles, meter, delivery, and matching lyrics to music. At the end of the course students will have written a poem or song and will have attached a musical or visual piece of art; including: paintings, slide shows, and sculptures.
 
Description of Poetry Program:
 
• Runs 2-3 times per week for an hour and a half
• Appropriate and adaptable for 3rd-6th graders
• Covers poetic forms (differences, emphasize, content, flow)
• Emphasizes final product with attention to delivery
Description of Science Experiment Provider:
• Works with youth to develop their understanding of poetic forms
• Prepares engaging and challenging activities to introduce and develop students awareness of poetry and the written word in society
• Develops students confidence in writing abilities
• Develops connection between poetry/lyrics and music or visual representations through activities and games
• Provide examples of poetic forms
Required Qualifications: 
• Strong desire to work with middle/elementary youth
• 2 years experience with middle/elementary students

• Knowledge if elementary/middle school literacy standards
• 2 years experience instructing poetry
• Proven effective classroom and materials management in a hands-on setting.

The poetry/lyrics program will operate 2-3 times a week.
The position is paid through a W-9 contract form and bi-weekly invoicing. An hourly wage is based on experience and skill set. There is separate funding for materials, field trips, and a planning period.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to nick@thelearningcommunity.com or to The Learning Community Attn: Nick Vockerodt. 21 Lincoln Ave. Central Falls, RI 02860. Or by fax: (401) 722-0990

FBP is seeking an experienced Wardrobe Mistress or Master in a project based position. This person needs to have good sewing, organization and communications skills. The immediate project will require this person to do fittings and alterations of costumes. This person will need to manage and maintain the costumes for the casts during theater week. This person must work closely with the Artistic staff. Pay is commenurate with experience. 

Please email alison@festivalballetprovidence.org. No phone calls.

Job Description:  Beacon Charter High School for the Arts in Woonsocket, RI is seeking an experienced vocal coach and pianist for a newly created after school music program to be held weekly on Thursday (chorus) and Friday (house band).  Interested applicants should hold a BA in Music and have at least three years experience working as a vocal coach.  In addition, the applicant should have experience as a pianist and as a musical director/conductor.  After school classes will begin December 3, 2009.    Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to Patricia Hawkridge, MFA, Artistic Director at hawkridges@cox.net 

Executive Director

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The Board of Trustees of Slater Mill is seeking an Executive Director.  A National Historic Landmark, Slater Mill preserves, interprets and researches the birthplace of Industrialization in America and its collections for the benefit of all.  The Mill develops an informed understanding of American heritage in innovative economic, industrial, cultural, artistic and social terms.  Slater Mill provides high quality, relevant experiences designed to educate, entertain and inspire.

We seek a candidate with as many of the following qualities/qualifications as possible: Nonprofit management background including supervisory experience; proven successful fundraising track record; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with fiscal and grants management; familiarity with historic preservation &  museum programs.

Candidates are requested to submit by October 20 a letter describing qualifications and expressing interest in the position, along with compensation requirements and resume by mail or fax to:  Executive Director Search Committee, c/o Chatterton Insurance; 150 Main Street, PO Box 1146; Pawtucket, RI  02862.  Fax (401) 722-6072.

Island Moving Co. is a professional contemporary ballet company based in Newport, RI. Ten years ago, Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen developed a Teambuilding Movement Workshop with Bob Thomas, then professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT. The workshop, which has been widely praised, uses movement to explore and identify the working skills and styles of individuals and groups. No dance skill or training is required.
The Company seeks a part time booking agent to place the workshop with corporations, educational institutions and organizations that depend on teams. The work can be done in house at the Company’s studios or from another venue. The Company has a substantial file of leads for the workshop, as well as good relationships with the local Convention & Visitors Bureau, local hotels and convention planners in the area. The Company is also willing to travel the workshop.
The Company is run on a collaborative self-management model, which is examined in the workshop, and seeks an imaginative, self-motivated individual to market and book this program. Knowledge of the arts and dance is a plus; knowledge of marketing, booking, connections with or experience of corporate training programs; and an ability to articulate and understand the benefits of this somewhat unconventional training tool are required.
The position will pay an hourly part time wage with commissions on bookings over and above a base number of bookings. There are no benefits associated with the position; Island Moving Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
Send letter of interest and current resume with references to Island Moving Co., PO Box 746, Newport, RI 02840 or to Dominique@islandmovingco.org. www.islandmovingco.org.