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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is currently accepting applications for the Manager of Early Childhood Programs, a key member of the Trust Arts Education team. The Manager will work with teachers, school districts, teaching artists, and partner organizations to implement and manage arts integration residencies, workshops, and performances led by teaching artists and serving early childhood education providers and community organizations. A key component of this position is recruitment, training, and mentorship of teaching artists, including observation and evaluation of classroom or workshop instruction. This is a full-time position that will report to the Vice President of Arts Education. The Manager must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include some evening and/or weekend work as needed. The position requires a valid PA driver’s license as local travel is required. Act 33/34 Clearances are also required.
Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience working with teaching artists, arts education, or non-profit management with an educational component. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders, artists, and diverse communities across a wide array of communication styles. In addition, candidates should demonstrate knowledge of current education practices and research trends, especially as they apply to arts education, arts integration and/or STEAM programming. Some teaching experience, informal or formal, in a Pre-K or K-12 learning environment is highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree in arts education, education or non-profit management is preferred. The salary range for this position starts at $40,000.
Please send cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.