Teaching Artist Veteran Friendly

Title: Teaching Artist
Classification: Full-Time Year-Round (Grant-Funded)
Salary: $36000$42000 annually
Location: Cleveland OH
Start Date: Open until filled
Schedule: Primarily MondayFriday with staggered start times based on school assignments. Includes
occasional evenings weekends and early mornings aligned with school community and Cleveland
Playhouse programming.
Reports To: Manager of Teaching Artist Development

About Cleveland Playhouse
Cleveland Playhouse (CPH) inspires stimulates and entertains diverse audiences across Northeast
Ohio through professional theatre and impactful education programs. We believe theatre education
strengthens individuals and communities by building empathy fostering self-awareness and
encouraging creative expression.

Our work serves a broad and diverse population including students (grades K8) educators
veterans active-duty military members and military families. We are committed to using theatre as
a bridge between communities creating spaces for connection understanding and shared experience.

A central component of this work is the CARE (Compassionate Arts Remaking Education) Program which
integrates theatre techniques with social-emotional learning trauma-informed practices and
literacy development.

Position Overview Position Overview
The Teaching Artist delivers dynamic participant-centered theatre education programs in schools
and community settings. This role engages students veterans active-duty service members and
military families using theatre as a tool for expression resilience and connection.

In addition to classroom and community-based instruction the Teaching Artist will facilitate small
forums and storytelling spaces that encourage veterans and military-connected participants to share
their experiences fostering dialogue through guided discussion and active listening techniques.

This work supports community-building mutual understanding and personal storytelling as a form of
artistic expression.

Teaching Artists will also play a key role in the development production promotion and piloting
of new Stories That Matter curriculum designed to elevate participant voices and reflect diverse
lived experiences including those of military-connected communities.

Teaching Artists collaborate closely with the CPH Education Team and fellow Teaching Artists to
design and facilitate programming that is inclusive culturally responsive and trauma-informed.

This role requires adaptability to work across both classroom environments and community-based
settings including those serving military-connected populations.

We strongly encourage veterans and transitioning service members to apply. Skills developed through
military servicesuch as leadership adaptability communication and working within diverse
teamsare highly valued and directly applicable to this role.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with strong attention to detail
Experience working with youth groups or community-based populations
Commitment to equity diversity inclusion and community engagement
Ability to problem-solve adapt and make informed decisions in dynamic environments

Preferred (Not Required)
Background in education theatre social work or a related field
Experience working 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

Education
A degree in education theatre drama therapy social work or a related field is encouraged but
not required
Equivalent experienceincluding military service leadership roles training or community-based
workwill be strongly considered

Additional Requirements
Ability to obtain required background checks including fingerprinting through federal and Ohio
state systems

Key Responsibilities Instruction & Program Delivery
Lead engaging theatre-based instruction in CARE and enrichment programs for students and
community participants including veterans and military families
Plan and implement lessons that support social-emotional learning literacy and creative
expression
Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners and participants across age
groups and backgrounds
Storytelling Forums & Curriculum Innovation
Facilitate small forums and storytelling sessions that encourage veterans and military-connected
participants to share their experiences in a supportive environment

Utilize and model active listening techniques to foster respectful dialogue reflection and
community-building
Contribute to the creation production promotion and piloting of the Stories That Matter
curriculum elevating participant voices and lived experiences
Adapt and refine curriculum content to reflect diverse perspectives including military and
veteran experiences

Learning Environment & Culture
Foster safe inclusive and trauma-informed learning environments for all participants
Model anti-racist culturally competent and community-responsive teaching practices
Create spaces that honor and reflect both civilian and military experiences

Collaboration & Community Engagement
Partner with school staff community organizations and military-connected groups to support
participant engagement and success
Attend meetings trainings and community events as needed
Build meaningful relationships with students educators veterans and families
Support participant access to professional theatre opportunities at CPH and beyond

Program Support & Development

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

Why Veterans Should Apply
Cleveland Playhouse recognizes the value of military experience. Veterans and service members
bring:
Leadership and team-building skills
Experience working in diverse and high-pressure environments
Strong communication and adaptability
A commitment to service mentorship and community
These strengths align closely with the goals of our Teaching Artist team and the communities we
serve.

Benefits
Health insurance (CPH covers 85% of employee premium)
Life and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off: vacation personal days and holidays
Optional 401(k) plan (no employer match)

Parking available at employee cost
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Commitment to Equity
Cleveland Playhouse is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization that actively promotes
equity diversity and inclusion. This includes honoring the experiences of both civilian and
military-connected communities. Staff participate in ongoing training collaboration and
organizational growth in support of this commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
CPH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration 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 law.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document to
Thomas Kazmierczak .