Senior Director of Creative Arts & Performing Arts

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

Job summary

Milken Community School is seeking a Director of Creative Arts to serve as the senior educational leader for theater, music, dance, media, film, and related disciplines. This role requires strategic vision, curricular leadership, and cultural stewardship across a rigorous 6–12 arts program, ensuring access and excellence while integrating Jewish traditions authentically.

As part of the Academic Leadership Team, the Director will shape a cohesive arts ecosystem, guide signature programs, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in theater, music, dance, arts education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching multiple courses each year.
• Demonstrated success leading productions, ensembles, or arts programs at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Strong collaboration and leadership within an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for creative arts education across grades 6–12.
• Lead development of credit-bearing creative arts pathways and ensure access for all students.
• Oversee annual season of performances, ensembles, and showcases with artistic excellence.
• Collaborate with school leadership and external partners to enhance program quality and sustainability.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of teaching artists and faculty.

Skills

Creative arts leadership

Curricular development

Strategic vision

Faculty supervision

Enrollment engagement

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Milken Community School is seeking a Director of Creative Arts to serve as the senior educational leader for theater, music, dance, media, film, and related disciplines. This role requires strategic vision, curricular leadership, and cultural stewardship across a rigorous 6–12 arts program, ensuring access and excellence while integrating Jewish traditions authentically.

As part of the Academic Leadership Team, the Director will shape a cohesive arts ecosystem, guide signature programs, and