Program Manager (Community)

Position Description: The SMARTS Program Manager (Community) will work directly with the Education Director and other Program Managers to creatively design and coordinate day-to-day activities of quality arts education programming with teachers, students, partners, schools, and/or community organizations during and after school. Alongside the supervision and coordination of programming, the Program Manager will contribute as a creative member of the team through teaching, program development, and community engagement. They will actively seek to make new relationships and nurture ongoing ones with community stakeholders and partners. Reports to the SMARTS President.

The SMARTS Program Manager is the face of SMARTS for all community programming including during school, after-school, field trips, and community engagement events. They will represent SMARTS in and out of the building and act as backup for SMARTS Public programming as necessary. Working along with SMARTS staff they will seek out professional development opportunities and train and mentor SMARTS Community Teaching Artists to remain at the forefront in their disciplines. Full-time salaried position with a flexible set schedule.

POSITION FACTORS:

Decision Making: Team thinking in conjunction with the SMARTS Team and sound judgement with concern for our customers and the organization.

Mental Demand: Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, flexibility, creative problem solving, and ability to synthesize information into the larger picture.

Character of Supervision: Consult with the Education Director and President in the hiring and releasing of Program Teachers/Staff, oversee and evaluate their work. Serve in a leadership role for SMARTS community partners and act as a conduit of information from partners to SMARTS team under the direction of the Education Director and President.

Independence: Must be able to work independently and in a group.

Environment: Expected to create an environment where all children and adults are welcome and accepted.

SMARTS PROGRAMMING LEADERSHIP TEAM:

The SMARTS Education Director and Program Managers work together to provide creative leadership for SMARTS quality arts education public and community programming and for community engagement events by doing the following:

- Understand and embody the SMARTS Educational Philosophy see at www.SmartsArtSchool.org/about-us, being able to coach and train teachers to provide instruction consistent with our philosophy and being able to explain to partners, families, and members of the community the difference between other types of education and a SMARTS education in the arts.

- Understand and be able to model best practices for arts teaching and learning and theories of pedagogy and classroom management for PK-12 students, including students who are at-risk or have special needs, such as interdisciplinary arts curriculum, arts integration curriculum, virtual instruction, social emotional learning, and trauma informed care approaches in order to provide professional development for teachers and to help teachers adapt to the culture of instructional methods at partner locations.

- Recruits and co-manages teachers under the guidance of the Education Director and President.

- Assists Education Director in planning and hosting professional development sessions for SMARTS teachers and teachers from local school systems and programs.

- Serves as a liaison to SMARTS families, teachers, students and partners by communicating with them about upcoming events, classes, and programming issues.

- Must be able to substitute for teachers in all five SMARTS disciplines: visual art, music, dance, theater, and creative writing in-person and/or virtual.

- Meets with SMARTS President and Staff when applicable.

- Must follow SMARTS Dress Code and wear SMARTS badge at all times.

Community PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for operations during community programming hours when applicable, managing and supervises day-to-day activities at community programming, including partners, students, staff members and facility.

- Be a lead decision-maker while working with community partners and engage with students and families to build relationships, and assist in all aspects of SMARTS teaching/learning outside of the facility.

- Assists teachers in developing class offerings, classroom curriculum, and lesson plans following state or national standards, observing instruction, providing feedback, and offering support using a growth mindset.

- Creates community programming schedules in alignment with SMARTS calendar and funding utilizing partner facility spaces, supplies, resources, Zoom accounts, and moderators.

- Schedules teachers for programming and generates contracts.

- Manage communications with partners, teachers, and SMARTS Program Team under the direction of the Education Director and President.

- Manages Virtual SMARTS class page content for community teachers for virtual classes.

- Manages student assistants who assist with community programming.

- Works with Staff Administrator to oversee student assistants who work as moderators for public virtual classes live online via Zoom.

- Coordinate end-of-semester student demonstration events with partners to showcase student learning, engage families, and give students the opportunity to complete the artistic process of creating and sharing their art.

- Responsible for information to complete monthly payroll and billing.

- Compiles demographic and attendance data on SMARTS students and qualitative data on student growth and learning activities for reporting purposes.

- Oversees the maintenance and inventory of SMARTS partner classrooms, supplies, and equipment for community programming.

- Implements pre/post assessments and assists with program reports and data as necessary.

PUBLIC PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Serve as an additional coordinator as needed at SMARTS Public Programming.

- Assists in referring and connecting students back to SMARTS for public programming.

- Engage with administrators, site coordinators, teachers, and students at partner locations to build relationships, offer support, and explain the SMARTS model.

- Be familiar with public programming schedules and events to recruit students.

- Observe teachers at partner locations as needed and provide feedback.

Other Functions & Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, management, writing, and creative skills. Self-moMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with minimum five years professional experience in visual art, music, dance, theater, writing, and/or education. Will require a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Must have an understanding of basic software packages to include Microsoft Office, Google Drive and a working knowledge of database programs. Valid Diver's license and BCI/FBI background check.

Desired Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, management, writing, and creative skills. Self-motivated, innovative, and team-oriented with the ability to organize, work with others and multi-task. Arts teaching experience in a PK-12 setting with certification.

Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting required; must be able to move and transport minimum 20 pounds of programming equipment and supplies.

www.SmartsArtSchool.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Youngstown, OH 44503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000