Summer Camp Specialist Instructor

Classification: Seasonal

Salaried Compensation: $20-30 per hour, Commensurate with experience

Seasonal Employment Dates: June 9, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Schedule: This position will primarily work Monday-Friday, hours to be determined within a camp day that runs between 8am and 5pm.

Location: Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Reports to: Director of Education and Artistic Strategies, Cleveland Play House, Education Department

Mission: Cleveland Play House's mission is to inspire, stimulate and entertain diverse audiences across Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards. We believe in the importance of theatre education to the well-being of young people and the community that is its mission to serve. We use it as a tool to bond community with community; to bolster our knowledge of ourselves and others; to amplify our artistic awareness as participants and practitioners.

Description: The Summer Camp Specialist Instructor will focus on bringing the arts and related activities and professions to K-5 students who otherwise may not have access. The SCSI is responsible for teaching knowledge and skills in their field such as (but not limited to):

·         Art – Visual Artistry, Paint, Textiles, etc.

·         Theatre – Acting, Directing, etc.

·         Theatre Design – Literacy-based or Art-focused: Costuming, Wig Construction, Lighting/Electrics, Sound, etc.

·         Writing – Playwriting, Creative Composition, Script Analysis, etc.

·         Music – Vocal/choral, Instrumental, Theory, etc.

·         Dance – Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Interpretive, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Tap, etc.

This position will primarily work in collaboration with: Director of Education and Artistic Strategy, Director of Professional Learning, and Director of Community Building.

Responsibilities include:

·         Promoting and Modeling CPH’s commitment to create an anti-racist, safe, positive and trauma-informed approach to education that is culturally competent and creative.

·         Teaching (direct instruction, curriculum planning, and implementation) in theatre, performance, and arts enrichment for K-5 students.

·         Document and submit weekly curriculum reporting and attendance logs.

·         Create and maintain positive classroom culture in collaboration with school staff.

·         Participate in school, CPH educational, artistic, and other trainings as necessary, including trauma-informed care and practices.

·         Correspond appropriately with CPH and assigned school staff.

·         Attend special events with the school community to build relationships.

·         Assist in facilitating K-5 students’ access to art and theatre education.

·         Substitute for other Instructors as needed.

·         Support the creation and implementation of enrichment programming.

·         Exhibit a strong commitment to working with educators, artists, and young people.

Skills and Qualities:

·         Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.

·         Ability to self-manage, solve problems, and make decisions.

·         Comfortable in both collaborative and independent working environments.

·         Strong commitment to working with life-long learners and a desire to work with young people, grades K-5.

Education and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Art, Performance Studies, or related field strongly preferred. Experience may substitute for education on a case-by-case basis.

·         Experience working in your field for at least 2 years preferred, additional education or internships may be substituted.

·         Teaching experience with diverse age groups in an urban educational setting is preferred.

·         Culturally aware and experienced in incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices across all platforms.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send an email to Pamela DiPasquale, Director of Education and Artistic Strategies at pdipasquale@clevelandplayhouse.com with an attached Cover Letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae as one document. For additional information on Cleveland Play House, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.clevelandplayhouse.com.

CPH is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist theatre that actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. All members of the CPH staff will be working together on that journey and will be committed to the process. As a staff member at CPH, that will include periodic staff training sessions, department meetings, show-specific trainings, periodic committee participation and opportunities for participation in affinity groups within the organization.

Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $20 - $30