Cleveland Play House seeks a full-time, year-round Teaching Artist to deliver dynamic, participant-centered theatre education programs in schools and community settings. Grant-funded position. Veterans and transitioning service members strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: 1901 East 13th Street, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44114

Reports to: Manager of Teaching Artist Development

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with staggered start times based on school assignments. Occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

The Teaching Artist engages students (grades K–8), veterans, active-duty service members, and military families using theatre as a tool for expression, resilience, and connection. A central component is the CARE (Compassionate Arts Remaking Education) Program, which integrates theatre techniques with social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and literacy development.

Teaching Artists also facilitate small forums and storytelling spaces for veterans and military-connected participants, and play a key role in developing the new "Stories That Matter" curriculum.

Instruction and Program Delivery

• ·Lead theatre-based instruction in CARE and enrichment programs for students and community participants including veterans and military families
• ·Plan and implement lessons supporting social-emotional learning, literacy, and creative expression
• ·Adapt teaching strategies for diverse learners across age groups and backgrounds

Storytelling, Forums and Curriculum Innovation

• ·Facilitate forums and storytelling sessions for veterans and military-connected participants
• ·Model active listening techniques to foster dialogue, reflection, and community-building
• ·Contribute to creating, promoting, and piloting the "Stories That Matter" curriculum

Learning Environment and Culture

• ·Foster safe, inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments
• ·Model anti-racist, culturally competent, community-responsive teaching practices

Collaboration and Community Engagement

• ·Partner with school staff, community organizations, and military-connected groups
• ·Build relationships with students, educators, veterans, and families
• ·Support participant access to professional theatre opportunities at CPH

Program Support

• ·Maintain attendance records and complete weekly program reporting
• ·Support curriculum development and program evaluation
• ·Assist with summer theatre programming and special initiatives
• ·Substitute for fellow Teaching Artists as needed

• ·Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations
• ·Experience working with youth, groups, or community-based populations
• ·Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement
• ·Ability to problem-solve and adapt in dynamic environments
• ·Must obtain required background checks including fingerprinting

• ·Background in education, theatre, social work, or related field
• ·Experience in diverse education or community-based settings
• ·Familiarity with trauma-informed practices or social-emotional learning
• ·Experience working with military-connected populations, veterans, or family support programs

Degree in education, theatre, drama therapy, social work, or related field encouraged but not required. Equivalent experience including military service, leadership, or community-based work strongly considered.

$36,000–$42,000/year. Full-time, year-round, grant-funded.

Apply via the Cleveland Play House careers portal at the link below or contact Thomas Kazmierczak at tkacmierczak@clevelandplayhouse.com.