Director - Education

JOB TITLE: Director of Education

REPORTS TO: DAC Board President

SCHEDULE: Part-Time

Seasonal (August – May)

Average Hours Approximately 5-8/week, with additional hours during program start-up and season wrap-up, as needed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (SUMMARY)

Responsible for supporting youth arts education programs, coordinating lectures and adult education logistics, managing volunteers and instructors, conducting school/parent outreach, ensuring student safety during MSAP sessions, and completing grant-driven reporting. This role oversees program operations and communication while collaborating with the Education Chairperson and office administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Middle School Art Program (MSAP) & High School Art Program (HSAP)

• Coordinate awareness and enrollment outreach with schools and parents using approved communication channels.
• Includes securing permission to post classes on the parent-school platform PeachJar.
• Distribute program information during school lunch periods and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Confirm class topics and instructor assignments from an existing list of approved teachers.
• Recruit and assign classroom support assistants from DAC membership volunteers.
• Maintain operational readiness for classes by:
• Registering students at arrival.
• Confirming classroom set-up and teacher preparedness before start time.
• Purchase snacks for MSAP students.
• Unlocking/locking restrooms and facilities.
• Maintaining student visibility and preventing unsupervised wandering.
• Monitoring student pick-up until final student is released (no later than 12:30 PM).
• Maintain classroom supply readiness:
• Collect teacher/volunteer supply needs
• Communicate needs to the DAC office (office handles sourcing and purchasing).
• Write grants and prepare end-of-term grant reports documenting accounting of funds spent and program outcomes.
• Serve as the main contact for instructors and classroom volunteers regarding MSAP/HSAP operational questions.

Lecture Series (October – April)

• Manage scheduling logistics using pre-provided speaker and videographer lists.
• Confirm availability, coordinate dates, and maintain monthly calendar October – April.
• Process speaker and videographer contracts and confirmations.
• Coordinate room and technical set-up needs through program volunteers and custodian communication.
• Secure video deliverables for release on DAC website or approved external platforms

Adult Workshops & Classes (October – May)

• Work closely with the Education Chairperson and office team to:
• Monitor attendance and enrollment needs.
• Support promotion of classes needing increased participation.
• Assist in volunteer coordination for classroom and workshop support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required

• Understanding of education or youth program operations.
• Awareness of student safety expectations in programs serving minors.
• Strong written communication, including preparing structured reports.
• Effective coordination across stakeholders (schools, parents, instructors, volunteers, custodian, office staff, and board).
• Organized scheduling and calendar management.
• Must be present on-site for MSAP sessions from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Saturdays).
• Able to work remotely for all non-MSAP duties.
• Comfortable communicating with educators and adult learners, emphasizing skill-based learning over childcare.

Preferred

• Retired educator or arts education background
• Bilingual in English Spanish
• Familiarity with communicating with school administrators and parents
• Basic exposure to or willingness to learn grant application writing and grant reporting (with support).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Springs, CA 92262

Salary : $23