Associate Director of Education

HITS Theatre provides high-quality performing arts education for children of all experience levels through classes, productions, and professional training in acting, singing, dance, and production. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, we use positive reinforcement to cultivate artistic excellence, build confidence, and ensure that every child has access to meaningful creative.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Education is responsible for implementing educational programs and theatrical productions for K-12 students, on- and off-site, and supporting education staff. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Education to develop and implement educational programs and curriculum that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure integration of educational programs with other organizational initiatives.
• Develop and implement outreach educational programs and performances to schools and other organizations.
• Support education staff, including teachers, instructors, and administrative personnel.
• Ensure a vibrant and safe internship program is implemented.
• Direct productions and teach classes as delegated by the Director of Education.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of related work experience preferred.
• Interest and background in performing arts and performing arts education.
• Familiarity with the theater industry and school regulations and standards.
• General knowledge of standard stage production and direction.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills, with strong ability to work independently and with others, and to perform under pressure.
• Ability to interact with the public and work collaboratively with diverse constituencies.
• Organized and accurate, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Personal Characteristics

• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Values diversity of thought, background, and perspective.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Personal integrity and ethical standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled people to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and is occasionally required to stand and walk, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Contact Information

311 West 18th St. Houston, Texas 77008 | 713.861.7408 | [email protected] | HITSTheatre.org

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