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The Director of Programs leads programs and initiatives in support of Arts Education Collaborative’s established mission and arts learning theory of change with a commitment to equity, social justice, and continual improvement. Responsible for engaging K-12 teachers and administrators in current programs and developing new offerings based on stakeholder need and/or new research in the arts education field. Supervises program staff and interns.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leads implementation of AEC’s current portfolio of program offerings; oversees a continuous improvement process in which programs, services, resources, and other supports are created, adapted, and retired over time
Cultivates and maintains relationships with K-12 teachers and administrators to secure school- and district-level engagements; keeps detailed records of stakeholder communications and develop systems and processes for ongoing outreach about AEC offerings
Oversees the development of proposals and contracts related to program engagements and services, specifying budgets, schedules, plans of work, and deliverables
Documents program implementation using CRM software and program processes via standard operating procedures; drafts update memos (e.g., for grant reports and advisory committee meetings) and promotional content for publication via AEC’s website and print materials
Hires guest facilitators and selects spaces to deepen program impact (e.g., Leadership Academy, ACTIVATE Arts Learning Conference, and artlook® convenings)
Stays up to date on arts education research and best practices to inform AEC’s continuous improvement practices (e.g., researching program models and engagement strategies in other artlook® communities)
Works with Director of Evaluation and Planning to track program participants and outcomes in order to report on organizational success and modify programs to enhance quality, effectiveness, and sustainability
Supervises, evaluates, and mentors program staff; ensures that staff engage in ongoing professional learning.
Monitors budgets during program implementation and proposes adjustments as needed
Maintains and updates Act 45 and/or Act 48 provider status with the Pennsylvania Department of Education based on program needs
Represents AEC at regional and national convenings to deepen personal professional practice, inform AEC’s portfolio, and promote AEC’s offerings
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have at 10 years of work experience, including project management and supervisory responsibilities. Significant work experience in K-12 education with an arts focus is required. Graduate degree in K-12 education or equivalent experience is required. Training and/or certifications in both group facilitation and equity and inclusion practices is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The position requires a creative leader with a passion for arts education who has:
Knowledge of instructional design, student assessment, and the National Core Arts Standards.
Knowledge of culturally responsive/sustaining practices.
Knowledge of and experience leveraging regional, state, and national arts education resources to improve arts education practice.
Skill in facilitating diverse groups and running effective team meetings.
Ability to supervise staff in a flexible and collaborative team culture.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to adapt practice based on evaluation data and the latest arts education publications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; cloud-based platforms, e.g. Google Drive, Office 365; and customer relationship management software.
Ability to travel during and outside of scheduled work hours to locations without viable public transportation options. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires constant mobility when implementing programs for several hours at a time.
If the person is not able to bend or lift items of 20 – 50 lbs., they must be willing to ask for assistance performing tasks that require these actions.