LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Director of Education
LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION provided pay range This range is provided by LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION Art Historian & Art Educator; Museum Scholar; Program Director
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - JOB SUMMARY ARTEFFECT is an expanding initiative of the Lowell Milken Family Foundation that develops innovative opportunities in visual arts education, including annual competitions for young artists in grades 6-12, professional development for educators in the K-12 sector, an art collection, and museum exhibitions. Through activities focused on the power of artmaking to affect positive change, ARTEFFECT extends the mission of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes by inviting educators, students, and wider communities to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes from history and their invaluable lessons as role models. The
Director of Education
leads ARTEFFECT’s programming related to teaching and learning, including the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors online fellowship, professional development offerings, curriculum and educational resources, and strategic partnerships. This role is central to advancing programmatic goals to foster innovative visual arts education focused on LMC Unsung Heroes, to grow the student art competitions substantially, and to sustain participation from schools, educators, and students. Working closely with ARTEFFECT fellows and educators, and collaboratively with internal teams and strategic partners, the Director of Education will develop, enrich, and evaluate educational offerings for high impact and continuous improvement of outcomes. The Education Director reports to the Executive Director, ARTEFFECT . MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Professional Development Programs Administer the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors online visual arts fellowship for middle and secondary school educators, including program promotions, the recruitment, selection, and retention of fellows and instructors, and the delivery of online modules. Strengthen the expanding Ambassadors’ community of practice by creating new PD offerings to deepen instructional practices and sustain ongoing engagement and participation in the student art competitions. Evaluate and refine the effectiveness of PD offerings using qualitative and quantitative data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and outcomes. Prepare regular reports and summaries. Track program timeline, budget, and expenses. Lead the development and refinement of visual arts and arts integration curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, academic standards, and best practices. Review and develop instructional materials, including visual arts-based lesson plans, Unsung Heroes resources, and other teaching tools aligned with programmatic goals. Ensure curriculum is culturally responsive with inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Develop educational materials in tandem with ARTEFFECT exhibitions such as lesson plans, gallery guide trainings, and teacher and school group packets. 3.Strategic Partnerships Oversee NAEA annual conference booth and events and other promotional and networking campaigns across fieldwide, regional, and online communities of practice. Cultivate relationships and create offerings for key K-12 schools and visual arts magnet schools to elicit significant participation in the PD offerings and student art competitions. Stay informed on emerging visual arts education research, technologies, and trends to inform and enrich program offerings. Serve as a liaison between ARTEFFECT and various constituents to effectively implement and lead educational offerings. Foster a positive, engaging, inclusive, and collegial learning environment for all constituents. Perform other essential duties and special projects, as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. QUALIFICATIONS ARTEFFECT comprises a small, high-performing, collaborative team in which all positions are highly interdependent. The crucial qualities in all positions are excellence, initiative, and adaptability, and an attitude of mutual support. All positions also require a strong sense of responsibility, good judgment, and high-level communication skills. Education ·Master’s degree or higher is required in visual arts, arts education, educational leadership, arts management, art history, museum studies, or a related field. Or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience ·Minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive experience in educational leadership or program administration. · Proven experience in developing and managing visual arts education programs. ·Experience working in a museum, cultural or non-profit organization, foundation, or educational setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Expertise in visual arts education, K-12 curriculum development, professional development, or teacher training. · Deep understanding of project-based learning, learning theories and K-12 instructional practices, and state/national visual arts standards. ·Ability to lead with strategies aligning with the organizational goals of delivering innovative and transformative visual arts education. ·Skilled in developing program evaluations and assessments and data-driven decision-making. · Proficiency with online learning, instructional design, and digital tools for art education. · Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills in concert with diverse audiences and constituents. ·Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple programs, deadlines, and constituents. ·Local and out-of-state travel, when needed, to industry-specific events, such as conferences and professional events, and visits to school and exhibition sites. CLASSIFICATION, STATUS, SALARY This is an onsite position at LMFF offices in Santa Monica, CA. Occasional local or out-of-state travel is required for site visits, conferences, or meetings. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required, depending on organizational and program needs. This is a full-time, exempt position. The position is eligible for LMFF’s comprehensive benefits package. The annual starting salary range for this Santa Monica, CA based position is $105,000-$130,000, depending on experience. HOW TO APPLY Please visit these webpages to learn more about the programs: ·Lowell Milken Family Foundation: https://www.lowellmilken.org/ All qualified applicants should
send a cover letter
illustrating how your experience and skills align with the position and can advance ARTEFFECT’s educational offerings, your
current resume
, and the names, titles, and contact information (email and phone number) for
three professional references
to arteffect@lowellmilken.org. References will not be contacted without your consent. The Lowell Milken Family Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ABOUT LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION The Lowell Milken Family Foundation (LMFF) creates and supports initiatives that cultivate human capital—that is, the knowledge, skills, and experiences essential to leading productive and satisfying lives. LMFF pursues this mission through education-centered initiatives that are both groundbreaking and comprehensive. By fostering and inspiring excellence, creativity, and responsibility within the formal education environment and beyond, LMFF equips people to pursue and attain lives that have value to themselves as well as to others. Seniority level
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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION provided pay range This range is provided by LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION Art Historian & Art Educator; Museum Scholar; Program Director
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - JOB SUMMARY ARTEFFECT is an expanding initiative of the Lowell Milken Family Foundation that develops innovative opportunities in visual arts education, including annual competitions for young artists in grades 6-12, professional development for educators in the K-12 sector, an art collection, and museum exhibitions. Through activities focused on the power of artmaking to affect positive change, ARTEFFECT extends the mission of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes by inviting educators, students, and wider communities to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes from history and their invaluable lessons as role models. The
Director of Education
leads ARTEFFECT’s programming related to teaching and learning, including the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors online fellowship, professional development offerings, curriculum and educational resources, and strategic partnerships. This role is central to advancing programmatic goals to foster innovative visual arts education focused on LMC Unsung Heroes, to grow the student art competitions substantially, and to sustain participation from schools, educators, and students. Working closely with ARTEFFECT fellows and educators, and collaboratively with internal teams and strategic partners, the Director of Education will develop, enrich, and evaluate educational offerings for high impact and continuous improvement of outcomes. The Education Director reports to the Executive Director, ARTEFFECT . MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Professional Development Programs Administer the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors online visual arts fellowship for middle and secondary school educators, including program promotions, the recruitment, selection, and retention of fellows and instructors, and the delivery of online modules. Strengthen the expanding Ambassadors’ community of practice by creating new PD offerings to deepen instructional practices and sustain ongoing engagement and participation in the student art competitions. Evaluate and refine the effectiveness of PD offerings using qualitative and quantitative data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and outcomes. Prepare regular reports and summaries. Track program timeline, budget, and expenses. Lead the development and refinement of visual arts and arts integration curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, academic standards, and best practices. Review and develop instructional materials, including visual arts-based lesson plans, Unsung Heroes resources, and other teaching tools aligned with programmatic goals. Ensure curriculum is culturally responsive with inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Develop educational materials in tandem with ARTEFFECT exhibitions such as lesson plans, gallery guide trainings, and teacher and school group packets. 3.Strategic Partnerships Oversee NAEA annual conference booth and events and other promotional and networking campaigns across fieldwide, regional, and online communities of practice. Cultivate relationships and create offerings for key K-12 schools and visual arts magnet schools to elicit significant participation in the PD offerings and student art competitions. Stay informed on emerging visual arts education research, technologies, and trends to inform and enrich program offerings. Serve as a liaison between ARTEFFECT and various constituents to effectively implement and lead educational offerings. Foster a positive, engaging, inclusive, and collegial learning environment for all constituents. Perform other essential duties and special projects, as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. QUALIFICATIONS ARTEFFECT comprises a small, high-performing, collaborative team in which all positions are highly interdependent. The crucial qualities in all positions are excellence, initiative, and adaptability, and an attitude of mutual support. All positions also require a strong sense of responsibility, good judgment, and high-level communication skills. Education ·Master’s degree or higher is required in visual arts, arts education, educational leadership, arts management, art history, museum studies, or a related field. Or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience ·Minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive experience in educational leadership or program administration. · Proven experience in developing and managing visual arts education programs. ·Experience working in a museum, cultural or non-profit organization, foundation, or educational setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Expertise in visual arts education, K-12 curriculum development, professional development, or teacher training. · Deep understanding of project-based learning, learning theories and K-12 instructional practices, and state/national visual arts standards. ·Ability to lead with strategies aligning with the organizational goals of delivering innovative and transformative visual arts education. ·Skilled in developing program evaluations and assessments and data-driven decision-making. · Proficiency with online learning, instructional design, and digital tools for art education. · Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills in concert with diverse audiences and constituents. ·Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple programs, deadlines, and constituents. ·Local and out-of-state travel, when needed, to industry-specific events, such as conferences and professional events, and visits to school and exhibition sites. CLASSIFICATION, STATUS, SALARY This is an onsite position at LMFF offices in Santa Monica, CA. Occasional local or out-of-state travel is required for site visits, conferences, or meetings. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required, depending on organizational and program needs. This is a full-time, exempt position. The position is eligible for LMFF’s comprehensive benefits package. The annual starting salary range for this Santa Monica, CA based position is $105,000-$130,000, depending on experience. HOW TO APPLY Please visit these webpages to learn more about the programs: ·Lowell Milken Family Foundation: https://www.lowellmilken.org/ All qualified applicants should
send a cover letter
illustrating how your experience and skills align with the position and can advance ARTEFFECT’s educational offerings, your
current resume
, and the names, titles, and contact information (email and phone number) for
three professional references
to arteffect@lowellmilken.org. References will not be contacted without your consent. The Lowell Milken Family Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ABOUT LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION The Lowell Milken Family Foundation (LMFF) creates and supports initiatives that cultivate human capital—that is, the knowledge, skills, and experiences essential to leading productive and satisfying lives. LMFF pursues this mission through education-centered initiatives that are both groundbreaking and comprehensive. By fostering and inspiring excellence, creativity, and responsibility within the formal education environment and beyond, LMFF equips people to pursue and attain lives that have value to themselves as well as to others. Seniority level
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Employment typeFull-time Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Education” roles.Executive Director of Field Sales and Education Beverly Hills, CA $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago Executive Director of Field Sales and Education Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $160,000.00-$180,000.00 4 weeks ago Long Beach, CA $90,000.00-$105,000.00 4 weeks ago Elementary School Assistant Principal: Grades TK - 3rd Simi Valley, CA $165,580.00-$234,465.00 2 weeks ago Assistant VP of Public Programs, Music, Film & Gallery Learning Los Angeles, CA $117,000.00-$127,000.00 1 month ago Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 10 hours ago Director of Business Development (Contract)Assistant Vice President, Alumni Affinity Engagement Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $210,015.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $170,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Top Client Development - Century City Santa Monica, CA $170,000.00-$215,000.00 3 days ago Bloomingdale's Director, Top Client Development - Century CityDirector of Operations and Transformation Long Beach, CA $40,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Technical Director - Agoura High School Performing Arts Education Centers - 40 hrs/wk Beverly Hills, CA $120,000.00-$175,000.00 2 days ago Program Director, Youth Development (Inglewood)Assistant Director of Campus Budget Services San Pedro, CA $120,000.00-$125,000.00 3 weeks ago Vice President, Ares Foundation ControllerCommunity Organizing Project Director - Build power to fight the oligarchy! Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $84,648.00-$114,906.00 3 weeks ago Operations Executive Director, Youth Development (Inglewood) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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