Part-Time Education Associate

Reports to: Director of Outreach and Training
Start Date: Nov. 2

Applications due by Oct. 1

 

Position Overview

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company seeks passionate and innovative Education Associates to collaborate with our Director of Education and our Director of Outreach and Training to deliver educational programs that use theatrical practices and Shakespearean and other classical works to inspire learners of all ages.  Primarily, Education Associates serve as facilitators for PROJECT38, a long-standing free program serving students and teachers in and around Cincinnati that introduces ideas of creativity and collaboration through Shakespeare. They may also teach individual workshops and/or longer-term residencies.

 

Responsibilities

• Using Shakespeare’s plays and related work, lead engaging and interactive workshops, residencies, and programs that integrate acting techniques, improvisation, text analysis, and other theatrical skills.
• With the Director of Outreach and Training, shape established lesson plans to align with individual classroom and program goals.
• Implement lesson plans with enthusiasm and generosity, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Check in consistently with the Director of Outreach and Training via video chat or telephone.
• Other duties as assigned depending on programming.

 

Competencies & Qualifications

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of and passion for classical theatre, particularly Shakespeare’s works.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with and support classroom teachers and to engage and inspire students of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Ability to travel to various sites within the Greater Cincinnati area.

 

• Education Associates are expected to be regularly available to visit classrooms an average of 5-10 hours per week, during regular school hours (M-F, 8am-3pm). Individual schedules will vary, but please keep in mind that teachers rely on consistent and reliable visits.  All efforts will be made to finalize schedules weekly to allow Education Associates to make other commitments.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of teaching experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: Shakespeare, Acting, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Playwriting, other related disciplines
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Additional Information

• Background checks are required for all teaching artists.
• Teaching artists will be trained and mentored by the Director of Outreach and Training.
• Required training will take place from 9-11am, Nov. 2-6. Teaching will begin no earlier than Nov. 11.
• Attendance is required at the Kick-Off event, Nov. 10, from 6-7:30pm.  You may also stay for the dress rehearsal of The Merry Wives of Windsor at 7:30, but this is optional.
• Attendance is required at the PROJECT38 Festival, March 14-16, times TBD.  This will include some afternoon and evening hours.

 

Compensation

This position is part-time, and runs from Nov. 2 to March 16 (with Thanksgiving week and Dec. 21-Jan. 4 off).  Compensation is $1000, to be delivered in four payments.  Expected average workload is 5-10 hours/week, but workload may vary week to week and month to month. Opportunities for additional pay for additional workshops.

 

Benefits

• free exclusive workshops on pedagogy and performance with the Director of Outreach and Training and the Director of Education, including audition-prep
• opportunity to audition for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Artistic or Associate Artistic Director
• complimentary and discounted tickets to CSC productions
• mileage reimbursement
• training included

 

Applications will be accepted until October 1. Applicants should submit a cover letter, theatre and/or teaching résumé, and 3 professional references to jemma.levy@cincyshakes.com.