[NEohioPAL] Rainey Institute Hiring Film Class Teaching Artist

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Rainey Institute is immediately seeking dynamic and passionate Drama
Teaching Artists to facilitate high-quality, educational, and engaging art
experiences in its 2025 After School Arts Program!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rainey Institute is where the arts change lives. Our mission is to
facilitate the positive growth and development of Greater Cleveland youth,
through education and engagement in visual and performing arts. For over a
century, as an anchor in Cleveland’s historic Hough neighborhood, Rainey
has impacted countless lives through dynamic programming, community
service, and holistic youth development. In 2023, Rainey opened a new
location at the Pivot Center for Dance, Art, and Expression, in order to
serve youth from Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood as well. Offering
year round programs in Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts, and serving
students from preschool through adulthood, Rainey continues to recognize
and cultivate potential in all its forms and stages, embracing learners
with no arts background just as readily as those with formal training and
extensive experience. Rainey is dedicated to fostering a nurturing
community, which celebrates creativity, diversity, resilience, love, and
learning for a lifetime.

To learn more, visit us at raineyinstitute.org.

ABOUT RAINEY’S AFTER SCHOOL ARTS & SCREENS Program

Rainey’s After School Arts Program provides engaging visual and performing
arts opportunities for K - 8th graders, Monday - Friday from 2:30 - 6:00 pm
throughout the academic year. Students from across Greater Cleveland
participate in Drama, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts programming, in
addition to an afternoon meal, support with homework, and opportunities to
perform and exhibit original artwork.

Rainey Institute’s SCREENS is a dynamic film acting and production arts
program that empowers young artists to lead and influence 21st-century
culture through the power of performance and the screen. Students explore
screen acting, vocal performance, modeling, and cinematic storytelling
through photography and videography, mastering skills to harness the power
of modern screens for positive impact. This immersive program is engaging,
educational, and fun, fostering artistic mastery while building confidence,
cultural awareness, and a strong sense of creative responsibility.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST OPPORTUNITY

Rainey is immediately seeking applications and class proposals from Drama
Teaching Artists, for the 2025 After School Arts SCREENS Program.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

The Drama Teaching Artist’s responsibilities include:

Preparing and executing weekly lesson plans, and participating in periodic
planning sessions to develop and ensure curriculum is age-appropriate,
effective, and aligned with the overall goals and outcomes of Rainey’s Arts
Education department, including:
To facilitate artistic exploration.
To provide technical arts education.
To support social and emotional development.
Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects and
embraces students' diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive
and engaging learning atmosphere.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, and families
to foster collaboration and support student growth.
Designing classes and projects that allow participants to develop artistic
skills, critical thinking, problem solving, communication,
community-building, and collaboration skills.
Instructing and facilitating classes in a manner that keeps participants
engaged, safe, focused, and productive throughout their duration.
Conducting participant assessments and evaluations (as deemed appropriate
and necessary by program manager) to document growth and development
throughout sessions.
Serving as a positive role model to participants and Teaching Artist
Assistants (TAA), and providing meaningful opportunities for TAA’s to
contribute to class delivery and instruction.
Planning and coordinating periodic and culminating performances.
PROGRAM DETAILS:

Dates & Times: Present - May 16, 2025

Location: Rainey Institute (Clark-Fulton) – 2937 West 25th Street,
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 3:00 - 5:30 pm

Compensation:

Rainey’s Teaching Artists are hired as Independent 1099 Contractors and are
paid $48.00 per hour for the term of their contract.

TEACHING ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS:

Rainey evaluates teaching artist applicants based on the following criteria:

Experience and ability to teach youth, as well as work collaboratively with
fellow teaching artists and staff.
Strong work ethic and professionalism to serve as a mentor and role model.
Experience teaching and/or working with diverse populations of youth and/or
adults.
Professional artistic training, background, and work, demonstrated through
work samples.
Ability to organize, implement, and successfully facilitate a high-quality
learning environment.
Ideal candidates will have a degree in Drama/Performing Arts, and/or a
proven record of outstanding artistry and experience working with children
from diverse ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Ideal candidates
are also available Monday - Friday during after school hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants may apply through Indeed or may email Director of
Arts Education, Brandon Lipford, and include Resume and/or CV along with a
brief introduction and description of your interest in teaching at Rainey.

A Zoom or in-person interview, as well as professional references will also
be requested of applicants of interest. Background checks are also required
and must be completed prior to start date. After acceptance, teaching
artists will meet with Rainey’s staff to discuss a class plan, determine
logistic and budget needs, and begin preparation for classes to begin.

QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Brandon Lipford, Director of Arts Education, at (216) 881-1766.

Rainey Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability
status.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid training
Compensation Package:

Hourly pay
Schedule:

After school
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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