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

[Brooke Myers]

*CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING PART-TIME SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTISTS*

CPT is seeking *part-time Substitute Teaching Artists* 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



*SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTIST — JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

   - Successfully supporting CPT full-time EDU leadership staff in
   implementing CPT Education programming, actively engaging with youth and/or
   adults as they build storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice, and
   ensemble) and community
      - CAN Academy Juniors (M/W) and Seniors (T/TH) team hours are
      typically from 3:30-6:30 pm at Cleveland Public Theatre
      - CMHA CAN Outhwaite (M/W) team hours are typically from 3:30 pm-5:30
      pm at Outhwaite Homes Community Center
      - CMHA CAN Riverside (M/W) team hours are typically from 4:00-6:00 pm
      at Riverside Park Community Center.
      - CMHA CAN Lakeview (T/TH) team hours are typically from 3:30-5:30 pm
      at Lakeview Terrace Community Center.
   - Collaborating with partner organizations and/or CPT Staff from
   applicable departments to successfully present artistic work at assigned
   sites
   - Attending trainings and/or meetings with EDU teams to share outline
   highlights, session progress, questions, and opportunities regarding
   program implementation (avg. 1-2 hours weekly)
   - Completing other duties that relate to the CPT EDU programs as
   determined by full-time, ongoing CPT EDU staff (recruitment, communication,
   record keeping)


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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, February 7th, 2024*. In
your email, the subject line should be your last name followed by
“SUBSTITUTE 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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