Role OverviewThe Associate Director of Education is a key member of the LPA senior leadership team, providing high-level, strategic vision for education at LPA and overseeing the programs and staff that bring the Library's collections and performing arts expertise to learners from elementary school through post-secondary study and beyond.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include developing and implementing a vision for LPA's education department, promoting equity in access to arts education, partnering with NYPL's Center for Educators and Schools to integrate LPA's archival focus into citywide K-12 and post-secondary curricula, and creating a strategy for integrating students who use LPA as a third space into programs, exhibitions, and archival access.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This leader will be collaborative, building on the expertise of their team, and will ensure that educational programming is balanced equitably across Dance, Music & Recorded Sound, and Theatre, resources are distributed strategically, and the Library's educational activities align with the NYPL FY26–30 Strategy: Investing in Our Collective Potential.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Education or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in education leadership or a related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful education programs
- Strong understanding of arts education and its role in promoting economic and social mobility
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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