*JOB DESCRIPTION – CARE Teaching Artist* *CLASSIFICATION: *Seasonal Full-Time, Exempt (grant funded position) *REPORTS TO:* CARE Program Manager *DEPARTMENT:* Education *SUPERVISES:* school-based teaching partners *JOB OBJECTIVE:* Under the oversight of the CARE Project Director, the CARE teaching artist will work in a team in the implementation of high quality instruction for CARE, an arts-integration program developed and researched through a grant awarded by the US Department of Education. *COMPENSATION:* $36,000 plus Benefits *CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: * • Teaching (training, planning, implementation and direct instruction) in all aspects of CARE programming. • Ongoing distribution and collection of assessments and evaluations on all aspects of CARE programming. • Direct and positive communication and on-going relationships with school partner. • Participation in on-going dissemination of the CARE program, including travel and presentation at conferences, etc. • Performing other duties as needed. *CORE REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND KNOWLEDGE:* • Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education, Drama Therapy, Social Work or related field required. Master’s preferred. • Exhibit a strong commitment to working with educators and young people. • Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principals. • Understanding of trauma-informed care and practices. • Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. • Teaching experience with diverse age groups in an urban educational settings is a plus. • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; strong attention to detail. • Current proof of fingerprinting clearance through the Federal and Ohio State Department of Education is required for employment. *To apply send cover letter, resume and statement of educational philosophy to dgreen@clevelandplayhouse.com <dgreen@clevelandplayhouse.com>*