Job Description

Director of Education

Position Title:

Director of Education

Date Revised: October 2025

FLSA Status: Full Time Salary and Exempt

Reports To: Managing Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Education oversees all aspects of its educational programming. The position is the primary point of contact for area school systems and partnering organizations. Core responsibilities include: overall development, organization, operation and coordination of all education programming; supervising and hiring teaching artists and fellows; developing curriculum connections; submitting an annual budget to the Managing Director; directing the school tour each season; creating content for education collateral and study guides. The Director of Education reports to the Producing Artistic Director and is available as needed or requested by the Managing Director. The Education Director is also a member of the Board's Education Committee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create, oversee, and promote educational programs that provide opportunities for all ages to experience theatrical education programming at American Stage. This includes School Tour, Summer Theatre Programs, Drama School, Workshops and other educational opportunities as they arise.

Institute ongoing programming for ages four to ninety-four.

Develop and manage relationships with community and educational partners and stakeholders (educational, governmental, non-profit, and business).

Recruit, hire and train, and supervise teaching artists, staff and volunteers.

Manage Education team staff.

Work with Managing Director and Director of Development in raising philanthropic funding to support educational programming.

Establish and implement policies and protocols that are in line with the organization to support all educational programs.

Coordinate with the Director of Marketing to execute all aspects of marketing for educational programs.

Represent American Stage as a spokesperson and presenter of our work at educational events and performances.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Report to Board of Trustees Education Committee on programmatic needs and updates.

Be available for fundraisers and outreach activities as needed.

Attend Educational Conferences or events as needed.

Oversee bookings and scheduling of educational tour offerings.

Substitute as needed for classes, camp, and educational offereings as needed and able.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

Background of relevant management experience in theatre or arts

Loves working with kids!

Loves to teach!

Successful track record in theatre education

Knowledge of effective teaching methods, mentorship, and leadership

Minimum of Undergraduate Degree in Theatre Arts, Education or a related field. or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.

A motivated self-starter who enjoys working with students, teachers, artists and staff with diplomacy, discretion, professionalism, pragmatism and a can-do approach

Excellent people management skills

Ability to prioritize a complex workload with excellent organizational skills.

Calm and reassuring manner with flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Ability to engage confidently and pleasantly with a wide range of people

Highly organized with excellent administrative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Progressive, positive and forward-thinking attitude

The information presented indicates a general nature and level or work expected of this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. American Stage does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About American Stage:

Founded in 1977, American Stage is Tampa Bay's longest-running, critically acclaimed professional theatre, committed to its role as a vital arts leader, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region by pursuing innovative programming and deeper connections with our community through our high-quality mainstage productions, our annual American Stage at Demens Landing, and our robust education and outreach programs. With powerful stories, boldly told, American Stage aspires to make the experience of dynamic, relevant, world-class theatre accessible for all.

At American Stage, we see the empty space as an opportunity for social change & civilized discourse to occur - one of the few sacred places left in a far too noisy, often divided, world where human beings can still sit in the quiet dark together, think a while, & be awakened. To gain a richer connection to the fragility of beauty & pain that exists in all art & life.

Theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic. Through artistic excellence and the craft of storytelling, American Stage is committed to creating a safe space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, as we come back to the theatre at this exciting but challenging time. We choose to create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.