Education Coordinator (Part-Time)

Theatre Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Philadelphia Children's Theater in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Education Coordinator to help build and grow their education programs. The role supports Saturday classes for ages 6-12 at the Adrienne Theatre with plans for winter/spring programming and summer camps.

The Education Coordinator will work with the Artistic Director to develop curricula, hire and guide Teaching Artists, coordinate teaching staff, and drive outreach and registrations while ensuring inclusive, welcoming spaces

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Artist with two or more arts organizations, including Lead Teaching Artist experience.
• Previous work in arts administration is preferred.
• History of working with people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with Artistic Director to envision and plan future education programming.
• Develop curricula with Artistic Director and Lead Teaching Artists.
• Hire or lead Teaching Artists and supervise classes as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with teaching staff and provide in-person support when required.
• Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts to grow registration.
• Support the registration process and communicate with families warmly.
• Ensure safe, welcoming spaces for students and staff.
• Support scholarship and accessibility efforts.
• Report hours worked for staff for payroll.

Skills

Teaching Artist

Lead Teaching Artist

Arts administration

Marketing outreach

Job description

Philadelphia Children's Theater is hiring a part-time Education Coordinator to help build and grow their education programs.

Philadelphia Children's Theater is currently running 2 theater classes for children ages 6-12 at the Adrienne Theatre in Philadelphia on Saturdays, with plans for continued programming in the winter and spring, as well as camps next summer at a TBD location in Philadelphia. A growing teen apprentice program attached to PACT's professional theater season is also in process.

• Work with the Artistic Director to envision the future of our education department and plan future education programming.
• Develop new and existing curricula with the Artistic Director and Lead Teaching Artists.
• Work with the Artistic Director to select and hire Teaching Artists. The Education Coordinator is also welcome to lead or assist classes in addition to this position.
• Coordinate and communicate with teaching staff, including providing support for classes in person, as needed.
• Strategize with the Artistic Director on marketing and outreach efforts.
• Implement outreach efforts to grow awareness and grow registration.
• Support the registration process, communicating with families in a welcoming manner.
• Ensure safe and welcoming spaces for all students and teaching staff.
• Support scholarship and accessibility efforts.
• Report hours worked for self and teaching artists prior to the payroll deadline.
• Attend a brief weekly check-in with the Artistic Director, as needed.

Philadelphia Children's Theater does not currently have a permanent home. All work outside of class time is remote at this time.

A class session is underway. The Education Coordinator will need to jump into some classroom support right away, including attending the final session of classes on November 14, 9:30-12:30.

This position will naturally evolve and expand over time. We are seeking someone who will want to grow the role or share it with a co-coordinator in the near future.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Experience as a Teaching Artist with two or more arts organizations, including experience as a Lead Teaching Artist.
• Previous work in arts administration is preferred.
• History of working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, as well as differing abilities.
• A warm and welcoming personality, with the ability to co-create a vision for a bright, accessible, inclusive, fruitful future.

Deadline to Apply:

October 12. Interviews may start on a rolling basis immediately, through mid-October.

Work Begins:

Between October 19 and November 9, to be decided during the offer process.

$30/hr for up to 20 hours a month from late October through June of 2027. We anticipate some months will require 25-30 hours, while others will require 10-15. We are committed to open communication as our programming and this position evolve.