Position Description: The SMARTS Education Director will work directly with the SMARTS President to creatively design and coordinate day-to-day activities of quality arts education programming with teachers, students, partners, schools, and/or youth organizations during and after school. The SMARTS Education Director is responsible for the pedagogy, educational philosophy, and vision for all programming including SMARTS activities and classes held on-site and out in the community at various schools, youth organizations, arts and culture organizations, and/or SMARTS partners during and after school.

POSITION FACTORS:
Decision Making: Team thinking in conjunction with the President and sound judgement with concern for our customers and the organization.
Mental Demand: Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, flexibility, creative problem solving, and ability to synthesize information into the larger picture.
Character of Supervision: Consult with the President in the hiring/releasing of program teachers and staff, oversee and evaluate their work. Serve in a leadership role with program teachers and staff. Work collaboratively with the SMARTS Leadership Team and facilitate all programming.
Independence: Must be able to work independently and in a group.
Environment: Expected to create an environment where all children and adults are welcome and accepted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides creative leadership for SMARTS quality arts education public and community programming, pedagogy, educational philosophy, and vision.
• Must understand arts teaching and learning including interdisciplinary arts curriculum, early arts education, arts integration for PK-12 students, evaluation and professional development for teachers.
• Manages and supervises day-to-day activities of public and community programming.
• Oversees all program operations including Elvanto, Google Drive, Virtual SMARTS, and premier programs.
• Creates programming schedules in alignment with calendar and funding operations, and manages budgets for those programs.
• Assists Program Managers and teachers in developing classroom curriculum following state standards, observing instruction, providing feedback, and offering support.
• Recruits and manages teachers under the supervision of the President.
• Provides leadership for community engagement.
• Oversees schedules teachers for public and community programming and contracts for teachers.
• Implements and oversees pre/post assessments and is the lead person on program reports and data.
• Works with President to develop content for website, events, grants, and marketing materials that communicate
• information about SMARTS programming, mission, vision, and educational philosophy.
• Works with President to establish systems, protocols and teacher pay.
• Responsible for information to complete monthly payroll and billing.
• Assists President in seeking additional funding sources through grant research, writing, and inquiry.
• Oversees the maintenance of classrooms, supplies, equipment, teacher resources, and technology.
• Serves as a liaison to SMARTS families, teachers, students, partners, schools, and/or youth organizations.
• Works with SMARTS President and staff to work within SMARTS Budget.
• Designs, plans, and oversees professional development and SMARTS events.\
• Must be able to substitute for SMARTS teachers.
• Meets weekly with SMARTS President and Staff when applicable.
• Must follow SMARTS Dress Code

Other Functions & Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: Oversees SMARTS Public and Community programming under the direction of the SMARTS President.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and Ohio teaching certification with a minimum of five years professional experience in visual art, music, dance, theater, writing, and/or education. Will require a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Must have an understanding of basic software packages to include Microsoft Office, Google Drive and a working knowledge of database programs. Valid driver’s license and BCI/FBI background check.

Desired Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, management, writing, and creative skills. Self-motivated, innovative, and team oriented with the ability to organize, work with others and multi-task. Arts teaching experience in a PK-12 setting with certification.

Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting required; must be able to move and transport minimum 20 pounds