The Director of Education is responsible for the development and implementation of outreach workshops, classes held at the QCT, and directing student theatre productions. This role is vital in fostering a love for the performing arts among young people, nurturing creativity, and providing high-quality educational opportunities that align with our mission, vision, and values.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Outreach

• Design/implement curriculum and lesson plans for outreach workshops. Lesson plans should be in alignment with the National Core Arts Standards and present cross-curricular material, when possible.
• Serve as lead instructor for all outreach workshops; requires working with all grade levels and strong classroom management skills.
• Administrative duties include: scheduling workshop dates/times, preparing quotes for workshop fees and discounts, communicating with school faculty and staff, relaying invoice needs to QCT Box Office Manager, tracking detailed workshop reports, researching/updating curriculum as needed.
• Serves as a passionate advocate for arts education, developing and nurturing relationships with local businesses, colleges, schools, media, and arts organizations to expand program reach to new audiences and underserved populations.

Student Theatre

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, and QCT staff, select a season of student shows with varied artistic/educational objectives that will provide unique opportunities to our students and volunteers, as well as support QCT’s budgetary and operational needs
• Cultivate an environment where students can explore their talents, take artistic risks, and build confidence.
• Direct at least two student theatre shows each season. Support guest directors in collaboration with the Artistic Director.
• Collaborate with production teams, including QCT’s Artistic Director, to ensure seamless integration of technical and artistic elements.
• Support Production Associate to recruit/train/supervise student crew and volunteers as needed for student theatre productions. (Including stage manager, light board operator, sound board operator, props volunteers)
• Create and implement the rehearsal schedules.
• Administer QCT on the Road, including scheduling tour route, facilitating communication between the venues and QCT, and generating a study guide of educational content.
• Oversee all safety/emergency procedures related to a production or rehearsal, especially when students are involved.
• Lead and train staff and volunteers to conduct facility tours for groups and potential volunteers.

QCT Classes

• Design and implement engaging educational classes onsite at QCT, ensuring that classes are available for students Pre-K through adult at various skill levels and interests, promoting creativity and personal growth.
• Serve as lead instructor for many classes. This includes researching curriculum, writing lesson plans, and preparing all class materials.
• Hire, train, and supervise guest instructors as needed.
• At the end of each class session, gather responses from written surveys given to parents and students. Analyze data to inform decisions about scheduling and class selection.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student volunteers to serve as teaching assistants.
• In collaboration with the Front of House staff, oversee class registration and communicate with students/families about class expectations.
• Establish/implement safety protocols for when students are in our building.

Program Administration

• Develop and manage program budgets responsibly, aligning with the value of stewardship to ensure sustainability.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is a full-time, exempt position. It does include irregular and extended working hours. Salary range $50-55K based on experience. Benefits include 100% coverage of health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement match after 90 days of employment. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteer casts and crews of all ages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have attention to detail and ability to work independently on projects
• Individual must be organized with ability to multitask, excellent time management skills are a must
• Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts or a related field preferred
• Strong theatrical background, including experience directing in multiple genres 
• Experience teaching and/or working with youth

About Quincy Community Theatre

Quincy Community Theatre is more than just a stage—we are a cornerstone of creativity and community in Quincy, Illinois. With a mission to offer and perpetuate quality theatre entertainment and education, we provide a dynamic space where stories come alive, talents are nurtured, and audiences are captivated. Situated along the picturesque Mississippi River, our nonprofit theatre thrives in a city of 40,000 residents who passionately support the arts. Each year, we proudly produce a unique lineup of shows for students and adults, including six mainstage productions, four black box productions, and a student touring production that brings the magic of theatre to area schools and community centers. Our facility, located in the Oakley-Lindsay Center, features a stunning 498-seat proscenium stage that sets the scene for unforgettable performances. At Quincy Community Theatre, we aspire to be a hub of artistic excellence, cultivating a community where creativity thrives, audiences are engaged, and the transformative power of the performing arts is celebrated and accessible to all.

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