Director of Education

1 month ago

Pasadena, United States Kidspace Children's Museum Full time

Job Title: Director of Education 

Job Type/Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $100K-$115K

Department: Play & Learning 

Reports to:  CEO


Position Overview: 


The Director of Education leads a creative, adaptable, and mission driven department that is at the core of delivering our educational content in an informal, play-based setting. This leadership position is responsible for: 1) Developing and implementing  educational programming through public programs, school and group programs, and seasonal and  evergeen activations onsite and in the community, 2) Driving  key programmatic initiatives and experiences for the museum, and 3) Working collaboratively across the organization to integrate play-based strategies, knowledge, and principles designed to spark curiosity, encourage agency, and deepen social attachments.


This is a full-time, exempt position and works in a hybrid virtual arrangement from our campus in Pasadena, CA, with an expectation of working in-person at least 50% time. This role is ineligible for remote work.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 


Provide strategy and guidance to the Play & Learning team. Lead annual planning, determine content themes, create program frameworks, manage assessments, and ensure work aligns with museum values, vision, and guiding principles.


·       Lead complex cross-team initiatives with clearly defined themes, measurable objectives, excellent project management, and well-articulated play strategies.


·       Manage four key program areas/teams: Public Programs; Educational Programs, including camps, field trips, outreach and scout programs; Seasonal Activations including thematic daily play activations; Evergeen  programs and evaluation, including early childhood programming and exhibit-centered activations, staff training, and assessments.


·       Collaborate with internal and external partners and leverage DEAI principles to engage children and their adults in a state of play.  Develop knowledge of – and focus on – the needs of LMI families, children in the foster system, children with medical challenges, and Title 1 schools.


·       Elevate staff knowledge of early learning, child development, and play strategies through focused training plans and identifying professional development opportunities


·       Identify and implement process improvements in areas including program planning, training, execution, and assessment. 


·       Build and leverage relationships with partners to inform and enhance museum programming, conduct research, establish benchmarks, produce community insights, and measure results. Actively manage early learning partnerships and represent the museum in City of Pasadena Early Childhood Hub collaborations.


·       Prepare annual programs budget for Play & Learning, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and oversee spending and tracking trends for business forecasting.


·       Actively contribute to our culture of inclusivity, welcome, collaboration, and play.


·       Perform other duties as assigned.



Additional Skills:

·       Leads high level YOY planning including vision, targets, resources, and outcomes

·       Actively manages budget including targets for growth

·       Recommends new initiatives and enhancements that deliver on institutional mission and vision

·       Consistently reviews team structure and talent and implements strategies to optimize performance

·       Regularly seeks and gives constructive feedback

·       Meaningfully contributes to an institutional culture of inclusivity, optimism, and play

·       Actively serves as part of the POSM (Proxy On-Site Manager) team


Minimum Job Requirements:

·       7-10 years managerial experience in an educational setting 

·       Knowledge of informal learning, early childhood development and program practices required; knowledge or experience in play a plus.

·       Ability to manage and track several projects simultaneously.

·       Experience leading a team.

·       Previous experience using email, Internet, Windows, Microsoft Office and computer systems 

·       Outstanding Proficiency in oral and written English language communication

·       Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent field, Masters preferred



About Kidspace: 

For 45 years, Kidspace Children’s Museum has been a welcoming place for exploration and discovery, serving millions of children and their families. Join a team that creates hands-on play and learning experiences that are relevant, joyful, inspiring, and that involve guests in their own process of discovery. Kidspace is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building a culture of play on a foundation of anti-racist policies and practices.


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