TEACHING ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s Teaching Artist Professional Development Program (CAL TAPD.25) offers a hands-on, immersive opportunity for artists in Northeast Ohio who are passionate about their art and want to explore becoming teaching artists. A teaching artist is a professional who combines their artistic practice with teaching, using their art to inspire and engage students in the learning process.
We are seeking 8 professional artists interested in expanding their careers to include teaching youth (PreK–12th grade). The program will provide the tools to integrate creativity into education, empowering students and communities through art while fostering valuable life skills. Upon completion of the program and an audition, artists may have the opportunity to join CAL’s roster of teaching artists, leading to future work in venues across Northeast Ohio.
Artists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
By the end of the program, participants will gain:
A deeper understanding of arts-based teaching strategies to build new skills and confidence in working with youth in Pre-K through 12th grade
Mentorship and feedback to strengthen their teaching practice
Opportunity to join CAL’s roster of teaching artists
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM BENEFITS
$1,000 Stipend for completing the program’s 6 modules and related assessments, paid in two equal installments after completing the core modules and assessments.
Training & Mentorship: Learn from experienced teaching artists and receive feedback from a mentor in your artistic field.
Arts-Integrated Lesson Support: Develop arts-integrated lessons and gain hands-on teaching experience with students.
Networking & Professional Development: Connect with other teaching artists and arts education professionals.
Future Teaching Opportunities: Opportunity to join CAL’s roster of teaching artists upon completion of the program for future paid work.
Lunch Provided: During all in-person sessions
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
This is an intensive program that meets once a week. Full attendance is required, as missing even one session may result in removal from the cohort. Consistency is crucial to your success in the program.
The program includes sessions working with youth participants. A background check is required.
Session Dates:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | 1-hour lunch provided
Friday, January 24, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Audition Dates:
Friday, February 28, 2025 & Friday, March 7, 2025
(1-hour audition will be scheduled on one of these dates. Must be available for both, as scheduling will vary.)
Location:
All sessions will take place at Studio 105 - 1470 E. 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Once accepted into the program, each artist will be paired with a mentor in their artistic field. Mentors will provide feedback and guidance based on their experience in arts education and working with CAL programs in different settings and with students of all ages.
We are seeking 8 professional artists who are passionate about both their art and teaching. Applicants must be ready to work with students in creative, impactful ways and committed to arts education.
We welcome applicants from all artistic backgrounds. (Ex: visual artists, music, dance, theater, spoken word etc.)
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL:
Be a working artist interested in expanding their career in education to inspire and engage youth in Pre-K through 12th grade
Be passionate about making a positive community impact through teaching
Be committed to professional development in arts education
Be able to attend all program sessions and auditions
Complete a background check (required for all participants, and must be submitted by January 24, 2025)
INFORMATION SESSIONS
These virtual information sessions are where you can learn more about the program, ask questions, and get help with your application!
Attending is strongly encouraged.
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Participants will:
Be able to define what a teaching artist is
Reflect and understand the “why” behind their intention to become a TA
Meet their mentor Teaching Artists to hear of their successes and challenges within the field. Participants will observe their mentors teaching in a school.
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Participants will:
Learn what arts-integration is and gain the skills and confidence to implement it.
Explore ways to develop and write a lesson plan as it connects to the Ohio Department of Education standards and Social-Emotional Learning.
Receive new strategies and techniques for program creation and real-time feedback from their peers, mentors, and CAL staff ensuring the creation of a well-rounded program for whole child development. PD will address how to adapt for a range of variables including, learning styles, ability levels, and unforseen circumstances.
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This foundational workshop serves as a starting point for diversity and inclusion programming.
Participants will:
Explore how cultural backgrounds and experiences impact views and behaviors toward others.
Increase ability to lead students of all backgrounds and different perspectives.
Become accountable for behaviors towards others in a way that cultivates belonging, creativity and inclusion for all.
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When: Friday, February 28, 2025 & Friday, March 7, 2025 (1 hour audition TBD)
Program Implementation allows Teaching Artists the opportunity to apply their program created in previous sessions to youth with one of CAL’s partner venues.
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Following the completion of the course and upon audition review, individuals may have the opportunity to join the CAL roster as a contractor and begin creating and implementing programming across Northeast Ohio.
PROGRAM TOPICS
Each course outlined below will train TAs in best practices and strengthen their understanding of the needs of youth participants.
