Arts Education Programs Lead — School Residency Initiatives

American Conservatory Theatre Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to ACT productions

Professional development

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

American Conservatory Theatre Foundation in San Francisco seeks a School Programs Manager to lead Education & Community Programs, supervise Teaching Artists, and manage school residencies. The role partners with schools and the Production Department to deliver high-quality arts education and community impact.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, program logistics, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration, with a strong commitment to equity and access.

Qualifications

• Teaching Artist or instructional coach with classroom theater experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, theater, nonprofit management, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in arts education administration.
• Strong project management, producing, and budgeting abilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Teaching Artists and provide feedback.
• Lead talent pipelines: hiring, onboarding, contracting, and orientations.
• Observe classes and evaluate instruction with rubrics.
• Refine curricula for residency programs and performances.
• Coordinate advanced training sessions and professional development.
• Manage residency budgets and project resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, artists, and departments to align aims.

Skills

Pedagogical background

Teaching Artist experience

Project management

Leadership

Relationship building

Regional familiarity (SF)

Technical proficiency

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/theater/nonprofit management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Asana

Slack

Job description

American Conservatory Theatre Foundation in San Francisco seeks a School Programs Manager to lead Education & Community Programs, supervise Teaching Artists, and manage school residencies. The role partners with schools and the Production Department to deliver high-quality arts education and community impact.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, program logistics, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration, with a strong commitment to equity and access.