Resident Teaching Artists
Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (Formerly Young Audiences)

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning is hiring Resident Teaching Artists within the discipline of digital arts and/or music to join the staff to facilitate school residencies, workshops and professional development. The Resident Teaching Artists will work to ensure the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning develops successful, effective and creative arts integration and educational programs throughout Northeast Ohio for a variety of learners. Resident Teaching Artists will research and develop programs that are innovative, artistic and are connected to core subject matter. RTAs will also gather data, document processes and participate in professional development as appropriate.

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning seeks to hire Resident Teaching Artists with experience in music and/or the digital arts. These are part-time (26-35 hours per week) salaried positions that include benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want flexibility from an organization that values their creativity while investing in their growth as artists and educators.

In addition to the duties listed above, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning expects Resident Teaching Artists to work with the organization in creating a unique strategic vision. As a team, artists will collaborate and develop innovative programming that delivers measurable impact, create new partnerships with schools and venues, improve existing partnerships through communication and transparency, research and participate in training sessions and communicate regularly with administrative staff.

We expect everyone to adhere to organization policies and procedures, work in a safe manner, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, demonstrate efficient time management, prioritize workloads, demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, meet department productivity standards and to be creative and have fun. Really, what’s the point if we all aren’t having fun? 

Requirements

• Must have a college degree or equivalent experience in music or the digital arts
• Experience producing or performing art form professionally
• Extensive classroom teaching experience
• Experience in developing and communicating arts curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Proficient computer skills
• Must have a flexible schedule and daytime availability
• Candidate must successfully pass FBI and state of Ohio background checks

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the candidate and highly competitive to what is being offered by similar organizations. Resident Teaching Artists also receive paid holidays including Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, accrued sick days, flexible studio time and a two-week vacation after one year of employment.

Send cover letter, resume and art or performance samples to:

mike@arts-inspiredlearning.org

Please include “Resident Teaching Artist” in the subject line of your email.

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ArtWorks

Center for Arts-Inspired Learning

13110 Shaker Square - C203

Cleveland, Ohio 44120

Phone: (216) 561-5005 ext.17

Fax: (216) 561-3444

Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio is now the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning