Description
The Associate Director of Education is a key member of the LPA senior leadership team, providing high-level, strategic vision for education at LPA and overseeing programs and staff that bring the Library's collections and performing arts expertise to learners from elementary school through post-secondary study and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a vision for LPA's education department that aligns with NYPL's goal to expand learning and democratize research.
- Promote equity in access to arts education by balancing educational programs across all areas of LPA.
- Partner with NYPL's Center for Educators and Schools (CES) and Branch Libraries Education to integrate LPA's archival focus into citywide K-12 and post-secondary curricula.
- Oversee, structure, and scale key initiatives, including TOFT in Schools, the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, student tours and programs, and the Teen Theatre Ensemble.
- Supervise and mentor departmental staff, including early-career staff, fostering professional development and a 'patron-first' mindset.
- Develop curriculum and instructional materials aligned to NYC, NYS, and national arts standards.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs & Collections to integrate curatorial expertise into educational initiatives and K-12 and post-secondary learning programs.
- Identify, pursue, and manage grant opportunities and philanthropic support.
- Serve as a primary spokesperson for LPA Education, representing the Library to the media, stakeholders, donors, educators, and the broader performing arts community.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in Education, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Library Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of related experience in education, with 5-7 years of demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
- Deep knowledge of the history and current landscape of the performing arts (Theatre, Dance, and/or Music).
- Knowledge of NYC & NYS education standards for curriculum and instruction.
Skills:
- Programmatic Diplomacy, Strategy and Management
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Internal and External Partnership
- Team Leadership
- Fundraising
- Communication