A job posting that came through my inbox:
Teachers & Writers Collaborative is accepting applications for the full-time position of Education Director. The Education Director manages T&W’s creative writing programs for young people and adults in
schools and community sites. This position reports to the T&W Director.
More info: http://www.twc.org/about/jobs
Responsibilities:
--Establishes and maintains effective relationships with NYC Department of Education personnel and other key decision makers at the system-wide and individual school levels
--Identifies opportunities and implements strategies to promote T&W’s creative writing programs to schools and community organizations
--Sets up residencies with school and organizational administrators, including negotiating fees and other arrangements as needed
--Manages the selection, training, and oversight of writers on T&W’s roster of teaching artists
--Plans and leads professional development sessions for teaching artists
--Develops strategies for assessing workshops and residencies, including observing writers, delegating observation visits to other staff or interns, and giving feedback to writers
--Oversees development and production of materials used in promoting and implementing T&W workshops
--Ensures accuracy of residencies/workshop information on T&W website
--Works with the director of operations to establish standards and processes for publishing anthologies of work written during T&W programs
--Works with the director and director of operations to develop proposals for funding of T&W’s creative writing programs
--Represents T&W at arts-in-education and education community events
Requirements:
--BA plus 5-6 years of experience or MA plus 3-4 years of experience
--Experience in teaching, program development, and program assessment required; literary arts/writing background preferred
--Knowledge of education issues, particularly those affecting K-12 public schools in New York City
--Strong written and oral communication skills
--Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Salary and Benefits:
Mid to high $50s
Health and dental insurance
Generous leave policy
To Apply:
Mail a cover letter and resume to: Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020, New York, NY 10018, or e-mail to info(at)twc.org (replace (at) with @ in sending e-mail). Applications will not be accepted via fax.
Applications for the T&W Education Director position must be received by 9:00 AM (Eastern), Monday, July 25, 2011.
