Art Education Lead

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Hout Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in South Africa seeks an Art Education Lead passionate about fostering creativity among youth. This role involves curriculum development, program facilitation, and site management at Lalela’s Bertha House, aiming to inspire under-resourced communities through arts education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in visual arts education and curriculum development.
• Strong project management and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop arts-based curricula for various programs.
• Facilitate workshops for high school learners.
• Oversee day-to-day operations at Bertha House.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Facilitation Methodologies

Curriculum Development

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in Visual Arts Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Suite

Canva

Job description

• Lalela
  
  

Art Education Lead at Lalela

• Deadline:
  
  

29 June 2025

• Region:
  
  

Hout Bay, Western Cape

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

Lalela provides educational arts for youth from under-resourced communities to spark creative thinking and awaken the entrepreneurial spirit. As a leader in arts education in South Africa, Lalela is looking for a passionate and experienced Art Education Lead to join our team in Cape Town.

This is a unique role that combines curriculum development, programme leadership, and facilitation. The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of arts-based learning across all age groups and will also design and run a dedicated Boys Programme at Lalela’s Bertha House site.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development and Programme Design
• Lead the design and development of arts-based curricula for Lalela’s after-school, in-school, holiday, and outreach programmes.
• Oversee the Curriculum Writing Team, ensuring all content aligns with Lalela’s methodology and vision.
• Edit and approve curriculum content for Grades 1–12.
• Co-develop facilitator training materials and manuals in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Train and support facilitators in delivering high-quality, arts-based learning.
• Facilitation and Programme Delivery
• Facilitate two after-school workshops per week for high school learners at Lalela’s Bertha House site.
• Design, launch, and lead an innovative Boys Programme, including piloting and adapting content as needed.
• Manage classroom administration, including attendance, documentation, archiving, and photography.
• Coordinate learner outings, exhibitions, and special events.
• Programme and Site Management (Bertha House)
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Bertha House site and maintain alignment with Lalela’s values and goals.
• Liaise with internal staff and external partners to manage logistics, space use, transport, and communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, teachers, principals, and parents.
• Identify and share learner success stories and contribute content for Lalela’s newsletter, blog, and social media platforms.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Submit termly reports on curriculum development and programme implementation.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager with curriculum assessments and programme insights.
• Provide written contributions for donor updates and organisational reporting.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in Visual Arts Education, Fine Art, Art History, or related creative field. (Note: Lalela is not a performing or dance-based organisation.)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in visual arts education and curriculum development.
• Strong knowledge of facilitation methodologies and experiential learning.
• Experience designing life-skills-based programmes for youth.
• Strong project management and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Prior experience in the South African NGO or youth development sector is advantageous.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
• Design skills (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva) are a bonus.
  
  

How to apply

Please email the following to [e-mail]

• Your CV and a motivation letter (in Word)
• Contact details for at least two references
• A sample of an arts-based curriculum you have written and designed.
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

19 June 2025

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