Posted Monday, August 17, 2026
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is seeking passionate, collaborative Supporting Teaching Artists to join our nationally recognized Education Department beginning this fall.
Working alongside experienced Teaching Artists, you’ll help young people create original theatre through storytelling, movement, ensemble-building, music, writing, and performance. You’ll become part of a collaborative team that believes the arts can strengthen communities, nurture empathy, and inspire young people to imagine new possibilities.
We’re looking for artists who are excited to mentor youth, embrace collaboration, and contribute to CPT’s ongoing commitment to racial and economic justice.
CMHA Cleveland Act Now (CMHA CAN)
CMHA Cleveland Act Now (CAN) is a free after-school performing arts program offered in partnership with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Programs take place within CMHA community centers, where young artists devise and perform original theatre inspired by their own stories and experiences.
Students explore acting, movement, music, poetry, creative writing, visual art, and ensemble creation while developing confidence, communication skills, creativity, and community.
CMHA CAN currently serves youth at:
Each ensemble presents an original production each year along with additional smaller sharing opportunities throughout.
Supporting Teaching Artists play an active role in every rehearsal and classroom. This is a highly collaborative position that combines artistic mentorship, classroom support, and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities include:
We’re Excited to Meet Artists Who Have Experience In:
You don’t need experience in every area. We value artists with curiosity, generosity, and a willingness to learn.
Successful Supporting Teaching Artists Tend To Be:
Compensation: $16–18 per hour, based on experience.
Supporting Teaching Artists become part of a nationally recognized theatre dedicated to creating groundbreaking new work and life-changing arts education.
At CPT you’ll have the opportunity to:
Many artists continue to grow within CPT Education through expanded teaching, directing, and leadership opportunities.
CPT Education is guided by four interconnected principles:
Empowerment — Young artists create original work and shape every aspect of the artistic process.
Equity — We center stories that are too often unheard and strive to build relationships across communities while advancing racial and economic justice.
Excellence — We cultivate artistic rigor, personal growth, accountability, and joyful collaboration.
Enthusiasm — We believe meaningful learning happens through curiosity, creativity, discipline, and play.
About Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance whose mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and transformative arts education.
Our education programs empower young people to create original work, strengthen community, and imagine more just futures through the performing arts.
We value kindness, collaboration, generosity, courage, and artistic excellence, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2026, or until positions are filled.
Please submit the following:
Send materials to:
Melissa Crum
Director of Education
mcrum@cptonline.org
Subject line: Last Name – CMHA CAN Supporting Teaching Artist