Director of Curriculum and Programs

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POSITION OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI) is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and highly organized Director of Curriculum & Programs to lead the oversight, implementation, development, and continuous improvement of TATI's professional learning experiences for Teaching Artists and arts education leaders nationwide.

Working closely with the Managing Director, this role is responsible for curriculum development, faculty support, program implementation and quality, and participant learning across all TATI programs. The Director of Curriculum & Programs will ensure that every learning experience, from Lab Cohorts and Regional Practicums to custom workshops and the annual Learning Retreat, reflects TATI's mission, educational philosophy, and commitment to excellence in adult learning.

The Director of Curriculum & Programs serves as the steward of TATI's educational framework, balancing long-term curriculum strategy with the day-to-day coordination necessary to deliver exceptional programs. This role combines instructional leadership, program development and management, faculty development, facilitation, and evaluation while helping position TATI as the national leader in Teaching Artist professional development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Learning

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of TATI's educational vision, ensuring all programs align with the organization's Course of Learning, Framework, core values, and approach to adult education;
• Maintain and continuously improve TATI's curriculum, including learning objectives, sequencing, educational resources, and participant outcomes;
• Develop new curriculum, workshops, facilitation guides, asynchronous learning opportunities, and digital resources that respond to the evolving needs of Teaching Artists and arts education leaders;
• Apply research and best practices in adult learning, facilitation, music education, and professional development to strengthen existing curriculum and inform new educational approaches;
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to develop new educational initiatives, custom workshops, and long-term learning strategy.

Program Leadership & Management

• Provide direct oversight and management of TATI's full portfolio of educational programs, including the Lab Cohort, Leaders Fellowship, Regional Practicums, Learning Retreat, custom workshops, and alumni programming;
• Lead annual program planning and implementation, ensuring educational timelines, curriculum, faculty preparation, instructional materials, and participant learning experiences are thoughtfully coordinated and consistently delivered at a high level;
• Lead the Discussion Leader and Discussion Leader-in-Training programs, including recruitment, orientation, ongoing coaching, and evaluation;
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Operations & Systems Manager on program applications, participant onboarding, communications, logistics and annual program implementation;
• Facilitate select workshops, Learning Retreat sessions, and custom professional development offerings for adult learners.

Faculty Development and Educational Quality

• Recruit, onboard, support, coach, and evaluate guest faculty, facilitators, Discussion Leaders, and clinicians;
• Establish clear expectations and provide faculty and facilitators with the guidance, resources, and support necessary to deliver effective and engaging learning experiences for adult professionals; 
• Monitor educational quality and consistency across TATI programs, identifying opportunities to strengthen curriculum, facilitation, faculty preparation, and the overall participant learning experience.

Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and refine systems for assessing participant learning, faculty effectiveness, and overall program quality and impact;
• Analyze participant feedback, educational outcomes, and faculty evaluations to inform program improvements and future development; 
• Maintain and expand TATI's library of curriculum, facilitation tools, and educational resources;
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to translate program outcomes, participant feedback, and success stories into meaningful information for strategic planning, evaluation, and grant reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS FOR THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong alignment with TATI's mission, vision, and core values, with a passion for Teaching Artist development and high-quality professional learning for adults;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, such as music education, nonprofit leadership, or a closely related field;
• Professional background in music education required, with experience in K–12 music education, collegiate music education, teacher preparation, nonprofit leadership, or professional development for adult learners strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience facilitating professional development, workshops, courses, trainings, conferences, retreats, professional learning communities, or other structured learning experiences for adult participants; 
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional design, facilitation strategies, and principles of adult learning, with demonstrated ability to create inclusive, collaborative learning environments that foster reflection, dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning among adult professionals;
• Strong program leadership, project management, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to oversee multiple programs, priorities, and timelines while balancing strategic thinking with detailed program implementation;
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, Teaching Artists, nonprofit leaders, colleagues, and organizational partners from diverse backgrounds;
• Experience recruiting, preparing, coaching, mentoring, or supervising facilitators, instructors, or educational teams;
• Strategic and systems-oriented thinker who is curious, reflective, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to take ownership, anticipate needs, solve problems, and continuously improve programs through data, participant feedback, research, and educational best practices;
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Airtable, Zoom, and digital collaboration platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and support virtual learning environments. 
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency is beneficial.