Education Director

About The Job

Encore Stage & Studio is searching for a dynamic leader to join our team as Education Director.

• Contact Name:
  Sara S Duke
• Contact Email: jobs
• Location:
  
  Arlington, VA
• Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
• Salary: commensurate with experience

Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy, and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.

Encore Stage & Studio provides educational opportunities for young people throughout Northern Virginia using theatre to bring high‑quality, age‑appropriate theatrical productions that are staffed by young people to our community and offers a vibrant selection of educational classes, workshops and summer programs, including outreach to underserved children and youth with community partners. We serve thousands of children annually through our educational programs.

For more information, please see Encore Stage & Studio’s website .

As a member of our leadership team, you’ll be responsible for the strategic growth, operational excellence, and instructional quality of Encore’s education programming. This position reports to Encore’s Director of Programming and ensures the success of Encore’s award‑winning classes, camps, and community‑based programs. This position will lead teaching artist training and management, develop new programming models, and expand Encore’s presence into new geographic communities.

The Director supervises the Operations Manager and oversees a team of teaching artists and seasonal education staff.

• Program Growth & Strategic Vision
  • Using Encore’s 2026/2029 strategic plan as a guide, implement education program growth, including expansion into new geographic locations.
  • Identify new partnership opportunities with schools and community organizations.
  • Lead the creation of scalable program models that maintain quality while expanding reach.
  • Set enrollment and programmatic goals in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Teaching Artist Mentorship & Quality Assurance
  • Oversee Encore’s comprehensive teaching artist recruitment, training, and evaluation system.
  • Maintain clear instructional standards aligned with Encore’s artistic and youth development philosophy.
  • Design and implement professional development opportunities for teaching artists.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management for staff and independent contractors.
  • Ensure consistency of student experience across all programs and locations.
• Program Development & Innovation
  • Enhance existing and create new classes, camps, and workshop offerings that respond to community needs.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Programming to align curriculum with Encore’s artistic and strategic vision.
  • Oversee curriculum refinement to ensure age‑appropriate, process‑based programs and align with Encore’s emphasis on youth character development.
  • Evaluate programs using data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Operational Oversight
  • Work collaboratively with Encore’s Finance Director on budgeting and achieving revenue goals.
  • Supervise the Operations Manager to ensure strong logistical execution of programs.
  • Maintain policies related to student safety, accessibility, and program delivery.
  • Share data and work with the Development Director on granting and materials as requested.
  • Ensure smooth coordination between programming, marketing, and development teams.
• Equity & Inclusion
  • Advance Encore’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring, curriculum, and community engagement.
  • Develop strategies to increase access to programming for underrepresented communities.
• Supporting Encore
  • Represent Encore to stakeholders; act as an ambassador for the organization.
  • Teach classes, camps, and workshops based on organizational needs.

Encore is dedicated to a professional and engaged work environment where you will be a valued team member. This is a full‑time position. Encore’s weekday office hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (camp hours begin at 8:15 am). Evening and weekend hours are required to accommodate classes, productions, and…