[NEohioPAL] Job Posting

[Terre-DramaSmarts]

DramaSmarts is Seeking Theater Teaching Artist

We are currently seeking teaching artists who;

•	Have experience working with students from various socio-economic backgrounds, including low performing and at-risk students.
•	Have a passion for theater and are comfortable using creative writing and some movement to teach children.
•	Have a passion for working with children in grades 1-8.
•	Believes that every child is capable of learning and is committed to the process.
•	Can remain flexible when working in a school environment with the many day to day changes.
•	Has good classroom management skills and understands classroom dynamics.
•	Is able to quickly adjust their routine to meet the needs of their students.
•	Has theatre experience, but not necessarily as a professional.
•	Is able to commit to part-time work Monday-Friday, at least 2-4 days per week for approximately 8 weeks in the Fall, Winter or Spring of the school year.
•	Can work with the school staff to schedule performance dates, change room assignments and contact parents or school for discipline concerns.
•	Has dependable transportation.
•	Is able to pass a criminal background check.
•	Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to effectively communicate with DramaSmarts staff, parents and school administrators. 

Teaching opportunities will be available throughout the east side of Cleveland beginning in late September, early October. Teaching artists must be able to work between the hours of 3:15 and 4:30 for a 45-minute teaching lesson each day.

Teaching artists are contracted on an hourly basis at a rate of $40 per hour and are not considered full-time employees. Payment is received at the end of each month.

Requirements: 
•	Have at least 2 or more years of experience working with school-aged children as a classroom teacher or teaching artist teaching drama or dance.
•	Applicants must be available to attend an unpaid 5-day training in mid August in Cleveland, OH and be able to commit to a consecutive 8-week class for two days weekly during the after school hours with no pending conflicts.
•	Must be able to use the library and their own resource database to supplement the curriculum.
•	Must be punctual with submitting attendance on a weekly basis and time sheets on a monthly basis.

Interviews will take place throughout the month of July.

Submission Criteria: Send your resume, cover letter and two references in an MS Word format. References will be contacted.  No phone calls.  Send materials to info at dramasmarts.com.






	Terré L. Holmes
	P.O. Box 201651
	Shaker Heights, OH 44120
	terre at dramasmarts.com
	
	1-800-342-3174
	
	www.dramasmarts.com

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