Title: Specialist Instructor - Summer Compensation: Part-Time, $30/hr. Date: Varies, will be between June 8th – July 11th Schedule: Monday – Friday 11:45 am-4:00 pm Reports to: Summer Site Manager Mission: Cleveland Play House's mission is to inspire, stimulate, and entertain diverse audiences across Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards. We believe in the importance of theatre education to the well-being of young people and the community it is tasked with serving. We use it as a tool to bond community with community; to bolster our knowledge of ourselves and others; to amplify our artistic awareness as participants and practitioners. Description: The Out-of-School Time (OST) Specialist Instructor will focus on bringing the arts and related activities and professions to K-12 students who may otherwise lack access to them. The instructor is responsible for teaching knowledge and skills in their field, such as (but not limited to): * Art – Visual Artistry, Paint, Textiles, etc. * Theatre – Acting, Directing, etc. * Music – Vocal/choral, Instrumental, Theory, etc. * Dance – Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Interpretive, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Tap, etc. This position will primarily work in collaboration with: Summer Site Manager, Director of Education, Director of In-School Learning, and Head of Student Experience. Responsibilities include: * Promoting and Modeling CPH’s commitment to create an anti-racist, safe, positive, and trauma- informed approach to education that is culturally competent and creative. * Teaching (direct instruction and implementation) in chosen art form and performance enrichment for K-12 students. * Participate in CPH educational, artistic, and other trainings as necessary. * Correspond appropriately with CPH and assigned school staff. * Exhibit a strong commitment to working with educators, artists, and young people. Skills and Qualities: * Comfortable in both collaborative and independent working environments. * Strong commitment to working with lifelong learners and a desire to work with young people, grades K-12. Education and Experience: * Experience working in your field for at least 2 years preferred; additional education or internships may be substituted. * Teaching experience with diverse age groups in an urban educational setting is preferred. * Culturally aware and experienced in incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices across all platforms. To Apply: Interested applicants should email Pamela DiPasquale, Director of Education, at pdipasquale@clevelandplayhouse.com with an attached Cover Letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae as a single document. Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Jenna Messina (she/her) Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 C: 216.544.5802 O: 216.400.7064 jmessina@clevelandplayhouse.org My workday may not be the same as your workday. It is not my expectation that you read, respond or follow up on this email outside of your work hours.