Art and Culture Center of Hollywood seeks Education Coordinator

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

is seeking an Education Coordinator.

Deadline to apply Friday, January 11th.

Title: Education Coordinator

Type: Full-time, Salaried; Part-time, Salaried (please specify preference)

Responsible For: Coordinating education programs, operations, and personnel.

Liaison with: Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (ACCH) administrators and staff, students, parents, teachers, artists, the general public and other organizations.

Reports to: Director of Education

Primary Function: Coordinates education programming. This programming includes classes, after school programs, school partnerships, spring and summer camps, workshops, community events and other special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and supervise comprehensive education programs. This work includes the development of integrated programs and curriculum between and across departments.

Responsible for teaching some programs.

Develop, implement, and coordinate programming including workshops, classes, and special projects.

Coordinate registration for all classes and special programs. Keep thorough records of registration using Excel.

Create and supervise the implementation of lesson plans for programming. Connect all curriculum to Sunshine State Standards.

Recruit and supervise qualified teachers, artists, and assistants.

Oversee educational program budgets. Monitor and purchase supplies required to implement programs.

Work with the ACCH management team to develop new and expand existing programs.

Work with grant writing staff and Director of Education to provide ideas, scheduling, curriculum, and supplemental materials for funding opportunities.

Work with PR department to promote education programs and services. Contact schools, families, and communities to promote existing and upcoming programs.

Review and approve all written materials (press releases) relative to educational programming.

Communicate with parents, schools, and the community about current and up coming educational opportunities and programs.

Monitor and purchase supplies required to implement programs.

Create and implement other educational opportunities that help support the mission of the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Serve as a liaison for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at necessary meetings and public forums.

Provide weekly reports regarding the status and accomplishments of programs.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Candidate Requirements:
Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education or other related field and a minimum of three years experience working with arts education and curriculum writing. Teaching experience is required. Experience in more than one arts discipline and supervision of teachers is desired. The candidate will work directly with children and families, so a strong sense of initiative, commitment, responsibility, and dependability is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team and also be self-directed. Exceptional problem solving and diplomacy skills required. Excellent organizational and administrative skills as well as an ability to work well with the public, is necessary. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Windows 2000 or XP. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history by Friday, January 11, 2008 to:

Director of Education
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Email: education@artandculturecenter.org
Fax: 954 921-3273
No phone calls, please