Teaching Artist Training Fellowship Program/Summer Camp Counselor

To apply: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses.@cincyplay.com. No phone calls please.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.  
 
Department: Education and Engagement
Reports to: Education Director
FLSA Classification: Full time, Seasonal, non-exempt
Start Date:  May 28, 2024
Salary: $12.00/hour
 
 
Position Overview:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks Teaching Artist Fellowship Program/ Summer Camp Counselors for our 2024 Summer Theatre Day Camp.
 
The Teaching Artist Training Fellowship at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is designed to provide pedagogical training in a practical environment for emerging artists interested in pursuing work as a teaching artist. During the summer, fellows will serve as camp counselors for Playhouse summer camps, which includes working as teaching assistants and group leaders. They will learn by observing, assisting, co-teaching and then leading – all while receiving supplemental training throughout the summer. 
Position Responsibilities:
 

• Group Leader for one group each week or floater as needed
• Lead morning warm-up and afternoon group activities
• Escort students to each class & assist Teaching Artists during classes
• Proctor all student breaks and lunch
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups
• Support students in the Launchpad Accessibility program as needed
• Co-teach and lead teach as assigned within the Fellowship program
• Perform administrative duties, as needed for group management
• Provide assistance with room and administrative prep
• Help meet CDC COVID-19 safety/cleaning requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience working with children, particularly in a large group setting preferred
• Ability to interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities and working styles.
• Organized and able to solve problems quickly and positively
• Good email communication skills
• Experience with customer service
• Experience with administrative processes preferred
• Completed or are working towards a college degree in theater, or possess relevant experience

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to speak clearly and to hear/listen to campers and other staff via phone or in person

• The position may require local travel to other worksites
• Housing is not available at this time.