Role: Education Director Compensation: Part time, 20 hours per week, $31 hourly* *The intent is for this role to grow into a full time position by summer 2024. Reports to: Executive Director

The Education Director designs and implements PVTC’s educational programs for participants ranging from 3 to 103. These bold, artistically excellent classes and workshops invite artistic expression and foster creative development and valuable life skills. The Education Director will facilitate an overall scope in sequence that shapes the long-term growth and development of individuals, as they find deeper connection both to self and humanity, becoming more compassionate, informed, and empowered world citizens.

Responsibilities Program Direction

Foster a sense of passion and joy for the arts that includes all and engages participants’ imaginations through exploration.

Collaborate with leadership to select themes, design curriculum, and secure he rights for scripts for after school classes, camps, and adult programs that align with PVTC’s mission and, when appropriate, tie into themes being explored on the MainStage.

In collaboration with PVTC’s Executive Director, hire, train, and mentor teaching artists in the implementation of PVTC’s programs and creative growth path.

Foster long-term relationships with students and families, and where possible, support the development of a creative portfolio to showcase growth as students reach new heights as artists.

Oversee program logistics and collaborate efficiently with administrative staff to manage scheduling, marketing, registration, enrollment records, program communication, and program feedback and evaluation.

Teaching & Directing

Teach a significant number of classes in our after school conservatory and produce our summer camp programming.

During the summer, take on creative roles to support camp facilitation which may include director, choreographer, music director, designer, or acting instructor.

Innovation

Advocate for and create practical opportunities to further our IDEA commitment to create an artistic space where all feel welcome, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, creed, disability, financial circumstance, gender identity, or sexual orientation

In collaboration with PVTC’s Executive Director, develop and launch our Teaching Artist Training Program and facilitate practicum opportunities for interns high school and up

In collaboration with PVTC’s Executive Director and key partners (such as our host campus Valley Presbyterian Church) explore opportunities and curate arts education opportunities for adults

Innovate and explore new opportunities to carry out PVTC’s mission by exposing students to artistic works, taking them on field trips, and offering a diverse range of classes and workshops

Support PVTC’s fundraising efforts, including but not limited to: annual appeals; special events; engaging with and speaking to potential donors

Collaborate with the leadership team in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for the year

Skills

An independent leader with clear vision who also values collaboration

Believes in the potential of young people and that creativity is available to all

Excellent and timely communication skills

Directorial background in both plays and musicals

Capacity to teach a variety of theatre skills and techniques (acting, improvisation, dance, voice, clowning, design of any type, etc. and/or a willingness to learn new skills)

Experience producing productions and the ability to unite a production through collaboration with designers, technicians, and actors

Experience hiring, managing, and training educators

Experience visioning, building, and refining a program

Understanding of educational pedagogy

Experience directing students and/or teaching theatre, preferably ranging in age from Pre-K through adult

Our Mission To create community and inspire individuals to discover their unique passion through pursuit of excellence in theatre arts.

Programs Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory boasts a robust Children’s & Youth Conservatory where we offer after school classes, outreach opportunities, summer camp productions, workshops, and hands-on internships. We also produce MainStage productions featuring adult & intergenerational casts.

Land Acknowledgement Located in the midst of beautiful redwood forest 40 minutes south of San Francisco, Portola Valley rests on the unceded lands of the Ohlone people. Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory recognizes the cultural heritage and traditions of those indigenous to this place.

Statement of Inclusivity PVTC is committed to creating an artistic space where all feel welcome, inclusive of age, race, ethnicity, disability, creed, financial circumstance, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We acknowledge the historical biases that have left marginalized communities out and recognize that equity can only be fully achieved by addressing these biases. We strive to uplift and promote all communities in our artistic endeavors.

Training & Growth Opportunities All PVTC staff members participate in training surrounding PVTC culture, protocols and procedures, and I.D.E.A. (inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility). Additionally, PVTC offers professional development opportunities throughout the year.