Theatre Aspen
Aspen, CO
US

CONTACT NAME

Michael Rader

DESCRIPTION

Theatre Aspen, the award-winning professional theatre company located in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, seeks a Co-Director of Education to help lead and expand its year-round arts education programs. For more than forty years, Theatre Aspen has been a vital cultural institution in the region, producing professional theatre and providing high-quality arts education opportunities for students and families throughout the community.

Working in partnership with the fellow Co-Director of Education and Theatre Aspen leadership, this position provides artistic and administrative leadership for all Theatre Aspen Education programs, including youth productions, summer camps, after-school classes, and community partnerships. The role combines program development, teaching, production leadership, staff supervision, and community engagement.

This is a full-time, year-round position based in Aspen, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Collaborate with the Co-Director of Education to oversee all Theatre Aspen Education programming, including summer camps, after-school classes, school partnerships, and community programs.
• Lead the planning, scheduling, staffing, and implementation of educational programming throughout the year.
• Design and implement curriculum that supports Theatre Aspen’s artistic and educational mission.
• Maintain accurate program records and analyze participation data to inform planning and reporting.

Artistic & Production Leadership

• Serve jointly as Artistic Directors for Theatre Aspen Education productions, including show selection, casting, and creative leadership.
• Oversee production calendars, budgets, and coordination with design and technical teams.
• Serve as director, choreographer, music director, or production leader for education productions as needed.
• Supervise front-of-house operations for education performances, including volunteer coordination and audience services.

Teaching & Instruction

• Share responsibility for teaching the department’s instructional load, including camps, classes, and partnership programs.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that support students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Mentor teaching artists, apprentices, and student assistants.

Staff Supervision

• Collaboratively hire, train, and supervise teaching artists, creative teams, and seasonal education staff.
• Provide staff observations, feedback, and professional development support to ensure high instructional quality.

Community & Family Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families and program participants.
• Support positive student experiences by addressing questions, concerns, and behavioral matters when needed.
• Cultivate relationships with local schools, community partners, and arts organizations.

Marketing & Outreach

• Collaborate with Theatre Aspen’s marketing team to promote education programs and productions.
• Assist with outreach initiatives and the development of marketing materials.
• Support playbill advertising and audience engagement efforts for education productions.

Administration & Financial Management

• Assist in managing the education department’s operating budget, including tuition revenue, scholarships, and program expenses.
• Work with Theatre Aspen’s administrative team on contracting, financial reconciliation, and program logistics.
• Contribute to reporting for Theatre Aspen leadership, board committees, grants, and donor communications.

Summer Programming

During the summer season, the Co-Director of Education plays a leadership role in Theatre Aspen’s education camps and youth productions by:

• Serving as a Teaching Artist and program leader within summer camps.
• Acting as Production Manager or production leader for youth productions.
• Supporting daily program operations, including student supervision, staff coordination, and family communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional theatre education or teaching experience following college.
• Degree in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Education, Dance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience directing, choreographing, music directing, or leading theatrical productions with young performers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Passion for arts education and working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation

Salary range: $65,000–$68,000, plus extensive benefits and housing subsidy.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• A work sample (lesson plans, teaching video, or student performance material)

Materials should be sent to: [email protected]

Theatre Aspen is an equal opportunity employer and understands that the work to create equitable theatre on and offstage is never done and we pledge to continually pursue equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our hiring, casting, education, and performance practices.

DURATION

Jun 29, 2026 -

SALARY

$65,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year

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