Teaching Artist Fellow/Summer Camp Counselor

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Teaching Artist Fellow/Summer Camp Counselors

Department: Education and Engagement

Reports to: Education Director

FLSA Classification: Full time, Seasonal, non-exempt

Start Date:  May 26, 2026

Salary: $15.61/hour

 

Position Overview:

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks Teaching Artist Fellows/Summer Camp Counselors for our 2026 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.

 

The beginning weeks of camp focus on learning the processes and procedures of the day-to-day operations of a large-scale education program like summer camp, practicing classroom management skills and observing different teaching styles, followed by weekly online learning, analysis, and discussion. In the following weeks, fellows will begin the transition from assistant teacher to co- and lead teachers. As Teaching Artist Fellows/counselors, participants in the training program will help to facilitate all aspects of camp. Throughout the day counselors facilitate their group’s activities, complete check-in and check-out of students, proctor camper breaks, support Teaching Artists as teaching assistants during classes, and serve as role models who assist and motivate campers, among other projects, as assigned. Fellows may be assigned to any of our locations over the course of the summer including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Mason Community Center/Middle School/High School.

 

Ideal candidates have completed or are working towards a college degree in theater or education, or possess relevant experience, have experience working with children and are enthusiastic about teaching theatre to youth. Previous experience teaching is a plus but is not required.

 

Fellows/Camp Counselors are hired for eight weeks of camp plus training. Camp dates run June 1 – June 26, 2026, and July 6 – July 31, 2026. Camp hours are typically between 8:45 a.m. – 4:15 PM, Monday – Friday and shifts will be assigned between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 5:45 PM. Shifts may change weekly within assigned hours and some Fridays may have additional later hours due to performances. Total hours will typically run 25 to 40 hours per week including the weekly online training class on Wednesdays from 6-7:30, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Selected candidates will also need to be available for training and preparation May 26 – May 29, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 pm and June 29 to June 30, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4pm.

 

Fellowship Program Schedule:

Orientation/Prep Week:

• May 26 – May 29, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 pm

Camp dates:

• Weeks 1-4: June 1 – June 26, Monday to Friday
• Camp trainings: June 29 and June 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Weeks 5-8: July 6 – July 31, Monday to Friday
• Other Camp Days Off (unpaid): June 19 and July 1-3

Other Trainings:

• During weeks 1-8, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., online or in person

 

This position requires travel to camp locations including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Mason Community Center/Middle School/High School. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to work at whichever location is needed by the camp administrative team; therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation.

 

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 Launch Pad 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Ideal Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience working with children ages five to 12, particularly in a large group setting preferred. Experience with teens a plus.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities and working styles.
• Organized and able to solve problems quickly and positively
• Experience with customer service
• Completed or are working towards a college degree in theater and/or education, or possess relevant experience

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Position may require local travel to other worksites, therefore this employee must have reliable means of transportation
• Housing is not available at this time.

 

The physical demands and safe working expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

 

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park continues to monitor the pandemic situation. Qualified candidates will be expected to comply with Playhouse’s health and safety plan – while at work and outside work – that continues to be updated per latest state and Federal guidelines.

 

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

 

To apply: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses.@cincyplay.com with the subject line: TATF/CC Application. No phone calls please.  Applications review will begin in March and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The positions will be filled as soon as successful candidates are identified.