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About the Role

The Associate Director of Education is a key member of the LPA senior leadership team, providing strategic vision for education at LPA and overseeing programs and staff that serve learners from elementary school through post-secondary study. This leader will ensure educational programming is balanced equitably across disciplines, resources are distributed strategically, and activities align with the NYPL FY26–30 Strategy. The position will establish and execute a forward-thinking vision for school and student programs, teen programs, community outreach, fundraising, and collaborations, positioning LPA as a leader in arts education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a vision for LPA’s education department aligned with NYPL’s goals.
Promote equity in access to arts education by balancing programs across all areas of LPA.
Partner with NYPL’s Center for Educators and Schools (CES) and Branch Libraries Education to integrate LPA’s archival focus into citywide K-12 and post-secondary curricula.
Create a strategy for integrating students who use LPA as a third space into programs, exhibitions, and archival access.
Partner with the Strategy & Public Impact team to develop data-informed models that assess the effectiveness and reach of education and outreach.
Oversee, structure, and scale key initiatives, including TOFT in Schools, the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, student tours and programs, and the Teen Theatre Ensemble.
Lead change management and structure the newly forming department to maximize growth, efficiency, and impact.
Supervise and mentor departmental staff, including early-career staff.
Oversee the departmental budget and grant-funded projects.
Direct the strategy for making LPA spaces and technical resources available to performing artists and local community members.
Foster a culture of hospitality and inclusivity.
Develop curriculum and instructional materials aligned to NYC, NYS, and national arts standards.
Bring primary-source inquiry into educational programs and negotiate access to collections for educational use.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs & Collections to integrate curatorial expertise into educational initiatives.
Elevate LPA’s visibility and relevance by overseeing educational collaborations with Lincoln Center’s resident organizations.
Identify, pursue, and manage grant opportunities and philanthropic support.
Steward relationships with foundations and high-level individual donors.
Serve as a primary spokesperson for LPA Education.
Collaborate closely with the NYPL Communications teams to leverage programs and success stories for public engagement.
Partner with Communications to proactively identify and pursue press opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Education, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Library Science, or a related field.
10+ years of related experience in education.
5 to 7 years of demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
Deep knowledge of the history and current landscape of the performing arts (Theatre, Dance, and/or Music), with a commitment to representing diverse voices.
Knowledge of NYC & NYS education standards for curriculum and instruction.
Ability to balance and connect program needs with institutional goals.
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, including partnerships with NYC Public Schools.
Experience developing curriculum and materials aligned to NYS and national arts standards.
Experience with collections-based learning strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success building lasting partnerships with schools, cultural organizations, and community-based organizations.
Ability to engage and serve diverse audiences.
Ability to work across departments, build consensus, and resolve complex problems.
Collaborative, visible leader who builds trust and inspires a team.
Ability to develop and mentor talent.
Ability to lead staff through change with clarity, transparency, and care.
Demonstrated success in grant-writing, donor cultivation, and securing support for educational initiatives.
Exceptional public speaking and writing skills.
Ability to represent the Library’s educational programs with authority and passion.
Excellent problem-solving, advocacy, and decision-making skills.
Provides leadership and direction to managers, supervisors, and professional staff.
Directs and manages the activities of several medium to large educational programs.

Skills

Programmatic Diplomacy
Strategy and Management
Project Management
Curriculum and Instruction
Internal and External Partnership
Team Leadership
Fundraising
Communication
Problem-solving
Advocacy
Decision-making

Location

Library for the Performing Arts

Work Type

Full Time
largely onsite with possibility of 2 remote days
Some evenings and weekends required

Experience Level

Associate Director
10+ years of related experience in education
5 to 7 years of demonstrated supervisory and management experience

Education Level

Master’s degree or higher in Education, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Library Science, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 - $150,000 / year

About the Company

For more than 125 years, The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of books, information, ideas, and education.
With collections numbering more than 56 million items and serving more than 16 million patrons in person each year and millions more online, NYPL’s reach is both local and global.
Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities.
At our world-class research centers–including the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Library for the Performing Arts, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture–expert staff facilitate the work of our diverse communities, offering inspiring reading rooms, exhibitions, fellowships, and a dynamic range of research services.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (LPA), located at Lincoln Center, houses one of the world's most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field.
As part of The New York Public Library’s (NYPL) research centers, LPA is a vital cultural anchor dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of dance, drama, and music while fostering a living archive for artists, scholars, and the public.