Please send your resume with a cover letter and a list of three references (name; title; relationship to you; email and phone contact information). Send your package of information electronically to [email protected].  Please no phone inquiries.
Please note that the initial screening will be confidential.  SDJT reserves the right to require fingerprint and background checks as a condition of employment.
POSITION TITLE: Education Director
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
SCHEDULE: Variable
COMPENSATION: Commensurate
Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Education Director is responsible for the operations of all education programs, supervising all Education Department staff, and promoting San Diego Junior Theatre in the community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership

• Represent and advocate for Junior Theatre in the community
• Supervise education related staff
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team

Program

• Oversee all Education programming, including school year sessions, summer and vacation camps, and outreach programs
• Guide all Education Program Development, including planning brochures and schedules, developing new curriculum, and creating new opportunities
• Recruit, train, and manage all teaching artists and aides

Full Job Description: Education Director

TEACHING ARTISTS

Teaching Artists are required to teach students ages 3-18 in one/all of the following capacities: on-site classes and camps in Balboa Park or off-site outreach programs, on or off-site workshops. Prepares and maintains all class materials and supplies. In conjunction with the Education Director, may develop new classes and course curriculum. This is a seasonal position.
Salary: DOE
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) from an accredited college or university in the performing arts, education or related field
• Extensive experience and active current practice in art form(s) to be taught
• Experience working with/teaching students from K-12
• Voice Teachers must be able to play piano
• Completed Mandated Reporter Training (http://educators.mandatedreporterca.com/default.htm)

Desired:

• Previous teaching artist experience
• Curriculum development
• CPR, AED & First Aid certified.
• Experience working with students with special needs.

San Diego Junior Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.