Director of Education

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

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.

2. Curriculum Development
• 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.

4. Leadership & Collaboration
• 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.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

The Employee’s employment shall be subject to a probationary period of 90 days, commencing on the date of hire. During this period, the Employee’s performance and suitability for the role will be regularly assessed. Either party may terminate the employment during the probationary period with two weeks’ notice. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the Employee’s status will be converted to a permanent employee with regular performance reviews.

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Salary: $105,000-$130,000 annually 

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctoral Degree

Deadline to apply: September 12, 2025 

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References

How to apply:

Please visit these webpages to learn more about the programs:
• ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Fellowship
• ARTEFFECT Competition
• Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
• Lowell Milken Family Foundation