Theatre Education Programs Manager

Theatre Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Disability Insurance

Flexible Savings Plan

403(b) Defined Contribution Plan

Paid vacation, personal, and holiday

Job summary

Arden Theatre Company is seeking a Drama School Manager to supervise Arden Drama School classes, camps, and related programs. You will work with the Director of Education on curriculum, staff recruitment, and program design, ensuring high-quality youth education.

You will oversee scheduling, marketing collaborations, scholarship processes, and family communications, while advancing equity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre, Education, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience as a teaching artist in educational settings.
• Experience and/or interest in arts administration.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Arden Drama School curriculum, administration, and programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise teaching artists and staff.
• Manage schedules, communications, and scholarship processes.
• Collaborate with Education team on outreach, marketing, and accessibility initiatives.
• Foster parent/caregiver and student relationships; ensure program quality.

Skills

Teaching artist experience

Equity, diversity, inclusion

Strong communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM databases

Canva

Job description

Arden Theatre Company is seeking a Drama School Manager to supervise Arden Drama School classes, camps, and related programs. You will work with the Director of Education on curriculum, staff recruitment, and program design, ensuring high-quality youth education.

You will oversee scheduling, marketing collaborations, scholarship processes, and family communications, while advancing equity and accessibility.