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

[Brooke Okpala]

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING PART-TIME SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTISTS



CPT is seeking part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (CMHA Cleveland Act
Now program Supporting Teaching Artist and Substitute Teaching Artists for
CAN programs and Y-Haven Theatre Project) 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 (paused for renovations),
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.



Y-Haven Theatre Project

Y-Haven Theatre Project is a program for residents of Y-Haven, a YMCA
center providing temporary housing and Substance Use Disorder treatment to
individuals who are homeless, re-entering the community from incarceration,
and/or recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. The program teaches performing
arts and technical aspects of theatre while addressing critical personal,
interpersonal, and job-related skills through a comprehensive process. The
program culminates in the performance and community-wide tour of an
original play based on stories from the clients’ lives.

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SKILLS REQUIRED

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   Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance,
   drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.)


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   Experience teaching children and/or teenagers


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   Ability to travel to multiple sites (CMHA CAN)


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   Demonstrated ability to be or become a strong role model for Cleveland
   youth


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   Energy, responsiveness, flexibility, creativity


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   Attention to detail, ability to work independently


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   Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original
   performance material



SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTIST, CMHA CAN — JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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   Successfully supporting Teaching Artists & Site Coordinators in
   implementing CMHA CAN programming, actively engaging with youth as they
   build storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice, and ensemble) and
   community


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   Collaborating with CMHA CAN and CPT Staff from applicable departments to
   successfully present artistic work at assigned sites


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   CMHA CAN youth present one fully produced performance of original work
   in late February/ March and present additional community performances
   throughout the year.


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   Attending training and/or meetings with CMHA CAN and/or CAN Academy
   teams and the Director of Education to share outline highlights, session
   progress, questions, and opportunities regarding program implementation
   (1-2 hours weekly)


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   CMHA CAN team hours are either scheduled from 3:30 pm-5:45 pm or 4:00
   pm-6:15 pm


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   Each CMHA CAN team would support sessions in two CMHA communities.


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   CMHA CAN ensembles meet twice weekly; each CMHA CAN STA would support
   four sessions each week.


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   Completing other duties that relate to the CMHA CAN programs as
   determined by Teaching Artists & Site Coordinators (recruitment,
   communication, record keeping).


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   This position pays $16-18/hour, depending on experience





SUBSTITUTE SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTIST — JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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   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


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   CAN Academy Juniors (M/W) and Seniors (T/TH) team hours are typically
   from 3:30-6:30 pm at Cleveland Public Theatre


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   CMHA CAN Outhwaite (M/W) and Lakeview (T/TH) team hours are typically
   from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm at Outhwaite Homes Community Center


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   CMHA CAN Riverside (M/W) team hours are typically from 4:00-6:00 pm at
   Riverside Park Community Center.


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   Y-Haven Theatre Project (M/W/F or M-F) team hours are typically from 1-4
   pm, 3-7pm, or 7-10p at Cleveland Public Theatre.


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   Collaborating with partner organizations and/or CPT Staff from
   applicable departments to successfully present artistic work at assigned
   sites


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   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)


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   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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   This position pays $22/hr.[image: Shape]

We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible. Please send a
resume and letter of interest to Brooke Okpala, Education Associate at
bmyers at cptonline.org by end of day Wednesday, February 12, 2025. In your
email, the subject line should be your last name followed by “CMHA CAN
TEACHING ARTIST,” or “SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTIST.” No phone calls, please.

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CPT’S CORE EDUCATION PRINCIPLES



CPT education programs follow four guiding principles that reflect our
pedagogical, political, and aesthetic approaches to education, and are
deeply interrelated. Empowerment: Together we create original works of
theatre, and our participants contribute to the spoken words, the movement,
and the production elements. This layered approach engages participants
dynamically, resulting in pride and ownership of the final product. Equity: We
strive to bridge the gap between the heard and the unheard by centering
rarely shared stories with a wider audience. Our work brings awareness to
issues such as racial and economic justice, nurturing relationships that
cross the invisible boundaries of race and class. We believe representation
matters, and we are committed to engaging Teaching Artists who are
representative of the communities with whom we collaborate. Excellence: We
encourage the development of the whole artist, nurturing an artist’s
personal, interpersonal, and artistic growth. This environment of
self-mastery calls participants to own their greatness with pride, be
accountable to their peers, and be engaged, curious, and connected to their
community. Enthusiasm: We approach the artistic process with openness,
rigor, intention, and joy! Our programs cultivate an enthusiastic learning
environment that supports creative expression while nurturing a high degree
of discipline and focus. We encourage our participants’ creativity, and we
also challenge them to explore as many levels of their creative potential
as possible.
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