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About the Role

The Education Program Manager is a strategic, mission-driven leader who serves as a vital thought partner to the Director of Education and Community Programs. This role actively shapes, critiques, and elevates A.C.T.’s school-based initiatives, including in-school, after-school, and summer residencies. The Manager must possess the deep instructional expertise and emotional intelligence required to build immediate trust with Teaching Artists, school partners, and internal executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor Teaching Artists, providing pedagogical feedback and professional support.
Direct the strategic hiring, onboarding, and contracting processes for Teaching Artists.
Conduct class observations and evaluations to assess quality and provide feedback.
Refine instructional curricula by reviewing Teaching Artists' lesson plans and processes.
Coordinate and co-lead advanced training sessions and workshops for Teaching Artists.
Track, verify, and approve biweekly payroll submissions for Teaching Artists.
Potentially teach, direct, or facilitate select classes or professional development sessions.
Manage day-to-day operations and communication for intensive residency schools and community partners.
Serve as project manager and creative producer for student performances and exhibitions.
Partner with classroom teachers and Teaching Artists to develop arts and arts-integration curricula.
Track expenses and manage project budgets for school residencies.
Facilitate planning and reflection meetings with school and community partners.
Manage grant compliance and reporting for the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF).
Monitor student enrollment and attendance metrics.
Author narrative reports and lead monthly invoicing in the DCYF Contract Management System (CMS).
Design, distribute, collect, and analyze departmental evaluation surveys.
Act as a core strategic partner to the Director, offering solutions to evolve the department's impact.
Represent the department in cross-organizational meetings, advocating for space and artistic collaboration.
Champion educational access, equity, and student needs internally and externally.
Partner with Marketing, Finance, HR, and Development teams for organizational alignment.
Provide hands-on support for community-wide education initiatives as needed.

Requirements

A robust, proven background as a Teaching Artist or instructional coach with a deep understanding of the public school theater classroom.
Bachelor’s degree in education, theater, nonprofit management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of progressive experience in arts education administration.
Demonstrated experience with event production, including budget management and line producing.
Demonstrated experience as a collaborative leader comfortable sharing a strong perspective.
Exceptional emotional intelligence with a track record of cultivating inclusive, equitable, and trust-based relationships.
Experience in and familiarity with the local arts education ecosystem.
Knowledge of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the SF Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) is preferred.
Experience in and a sophisticated understanding of professional theater is preferred.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Asana and Slack is preferred.
A heartfelt passion for the transformative power of theater and arts education.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to move frequently between A.C.T. administrative offices, theater spaces, and off-site partner schools.
Ability to pass a Livescan fingerprint/background check and provide proof of negative TB testing (required after hire).
Ability to safely lift and transport production materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Pedagogical expertise
Instructional coaching
Talent acquisition and management
Curriculum refinement
Professional development coordination
Payroll processing
Program management
Event production
Budget management
Grant compliance and reporting
Data analysis
Cross-departmental collaboration
Strategic planning
Community and relationship building
Emotional intelligence
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Asana (preferred)
Slack (preferred)

Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

3-5 years of progressive experience in arts education administration

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in education, theater, nonprofit management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

$75,000-$80,000 annually

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous paid time off (PTO), including designated holidays
403(b) retirement plan with optional employee contributions
Complimentary tickets to A.C.T. productions and frequent special events
Occasional team meals and professionally-facilitated retreats
Discounts on studio rentals
Opportunities for professional development, including classes in the Conservatory

About the Company

American Conservatory Theater is an essential gathering place that brings artists and communities together to inspire and provoke.
A.C.T.’s mission is to engage the spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, activate stories that resonate, promote a diversity of voices and points of view, and empower theater makers and audiences to celebrate liveness.
A.C.T. values inclusion, transformational learning, participation, and rigorous fun.
A.C.T. is a Tony Award–winning nonprofit theater serving almost 200,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area annually through theater, training, and education and community programs.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.