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