[NEohioPAL] Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring Part-Time Supporting Teaching Artists

[Brooke Myers]

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING PART-TIME SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTISTS

CPT is seeking *part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (ongoing CMHA
Cleveland Act Now programs STA and Substitute Teaching Artists for CMHA CAN
and CAN Academy) *to assist in implementing CPT Education programming.
Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of
artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic
justice.
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CMHA CLEVELAND ACT NOW

CMHA Cleveland Act Now (CAN) takes place in partnership with the Cuyahoga
Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) at community centers for children and
families who live in public housing. Under the guidance of CPT Teaching
Artists, young artists learn how to create and perform their own plays,
dance, poetry, music, and visual art. These multidisciplinary performing
arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and
responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. The
students regularly perform at CMHA community centers as well as arts
festivals throughout Cleveland. CMHA CAN is offered in four CMHA
communities: Lakeview Terrace, Woodhill Homes, Outhwaite Homes, and
Riverside Park.
CLEVELAND ACT NOW ACADEMY (CAN ACADEMY)

Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy is a free performing arts program for
younger teens and youth from Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods, held
on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. The Juniors program serves youth ages
7-10, and the Seniors program serves youth ages 11-14. Young artists engage
in rigorous (and fun!) theatre training, learning acting fundamentals,
script analysis, storytelling techniques, and play creation.
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SKILLS REQUIRED

   - Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance,
   drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.)
   - Experience teaching children and/or teenagers
   - Ability to travel to multiple sites (CMHA CAN)
   - Demonstrated ability to be or become a strong role model for Cleveland
   youth
   - Energy, responsiveness, flexibility, creativity
   - Attention to detail, ability to work independently
   - Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original
   performance material

*SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTIST, CMHA CAN (UP TO 4)/CAN ACADEMY (1)— JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES*

   - Successfully supporting Teaching Artists & Site Coordinators in
   implementing CMHA CAN and/or CAN Academy programming, actively engaging
   with youth as they build storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice,
   and ensemble) and community
   - Collaborating with CMHA CAN, CAN Academy, and/or CPT Staff from
   applicable departments to successfully present artistic work at assigned
   sites
      - CMHA CAN youth present one fully produced performance of original
      work in late February/ March and present additional community
performances
      throughout the year.
      - CAN Academy youth perform at the end of each session and at
      community events throughout the year.
   - Attending trainings and/or meetings with CMHA CAN and/or CAN Academy
   teams and Director of Education to share outline highlights, session
   progress, questions, and opportunities regarding program implementation
   (1-2 hours weekly)
   - CAN Academy team hours are from 3:30pm-6:30pm at CPT
      - CAN Academy Juniors and CAN Academy Seniors both meet twice weekly.
      - The CAN Academy STA would support four sessions each week.
   - CMHA CAN team hours are either scheduled from 3:00pm-5:30pm or
   3:30pm-6:00pm
      - Each CMHA CAN team would support sessions in two CMHA communities.
      - CMHA CAN ensembles meet twice weekly; each CMHA CAN STA would
      support four sessions each week.
   - Completing other duties that relate to the CMHA CAN and/ or CAN
   Academy programs as determined by Teaching Artists & Site Coordinators
   (recruitment, communication, record keeping)
   - This position pays $16-18/hour, depending on experience

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*We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible. *Please send a
resume and letter of interest to *Nicole Sumlin, Director of Education *at
nsumlin at cptonline.org by *end of day Wednesday, October 4, 2023*. In your
email, the subject line should be your last name followed by “CMHA CAN
TEACHING ARTIST” or “ CAN Academy TEACHING ARTIST.” *No phone calls,
please.*
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*ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE*

*CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its
mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through
groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements
this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 8-10
adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play
development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points
in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage
communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and
empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is
home to community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah
Cleveland Al-Arabi, and CPT annually presents Station Hope, a large-scale
community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $2.5 million a year.
CPT has 22 full-time staff members.*
*CPT COVID-19 WORK POLICY*

*CPT Employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated.*
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