Chief Creative Arts & Performing Arts Leader

Milken Community Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Milken Community Schools is seeking a Director of Creative Arts to provide strategic academic leadership for theater, music, dance, media, and related disciplines across grades 6–12. The role shapes a cohesive arts ecosystem, balancing breadth of access with artistic rigor and ensuring integration into the school culture and identity.

The position requires strong collaboration with curriculum, faculty, and administration to advance signature programs, productions, and student opportunities while

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in theater, music, dance, arts education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching 2 courses each year.
• Significant experience in creative arts education and administration, program development, or leadership.
• Experience leading productions, ensembles, or arts programs at secondary or post-secondary level.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and arts pedagogy.
• Commitment to inclusive access and excellence in the arts.
• Clear communication and collaboration in partnerships with school leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for creative arts education across grades 6–12.
• Oversee a cohesive annual season of performances, ensembles, and showcases.
• Develop signature programs in Performing Arts and Storytellers.
• Lead and evaluate creative arts faculty and program heads.
• Collaborate with administration to ensure facilities, scheduling, and resources support artistic work.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, guest artists, and external partners.

Skills

Arts leadership

Curricular planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Milken Community Schools is seeking a Director of Creative Arts to provide strategic academic leadership for theater, music, dance, media, and related disciplines across grades 6–12. The role shapes a cohesive arts ecosystem, balancing breadth of access with artistic rigor and ensuring integration into the school culture and identity.

The position requires strong collaboration with curriculum, faculty, and administration to advance signature programs, productions, and student opportunities while