Job Description
Position Summary
The Music4Schools Program Manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality music programs in elementary schools (grades TK- 8) in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The Manager maintains relations with partnering schools (20+), hires, trains and supervises highly qualified teaching musicians, oversees faculty development activities and day-to-day operations of the program.
As a key member of the In School Programs team, the Manager will work collaboratively with Art4Schools, finance, development, marketing and our onsite music program to deliver outstanding music education experiences to all students at our partnering schools.
The Manager supervises one full-time program coordinator.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
- Lead operations and strategic development of the M4S and after-school music programs
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with school/district partners including: administrators, classroom teachers, and parents; working collaboratively supporting program design, communicating program goals and resolving problems efficiently
- Oversee creation of class schedules for faculty members
- Design and lead program evaluation activities
- Manage contract negotiations with school and districts
- Supervise and conduct performance review of staff and faculty
Faculty:
- Hire, train, supervise, support and evaluate faculty performance
- Approve bi-weekly faculty and staff time cards and reimbursable expenses
Curriculum:
- Conduct annual evaluation of program including use of online surveys
- Research and oversee the development of compelling curriculum, keeping current with State and National standards
Budget:
- Participate in budget discussions, monitor revenues and expenses against goals
- Purchase supplies and inventory
Skills and Qualifications
Competencies
- Understanding of Music Education methodologies including Kodaly and Orff
- Knowledge of California State Arts Standards and National Core Arts Standards
- Understanding of Instrumental Music, including recorder, band and strings
- Curriculum development experience
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interact positively with a diverse group of people
- High level of comfort with public speaking
- Competent computer skills, particularly Google Workplace
Education
- MA in Music, Music Education or Certificate in Music Education
Benefits Include
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Company sponsored Life Insurance
Physical Demands
- Must have a reliable transportation to travel to all schools service by the in-school program for meetings, observations, discussions and other required task
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Position Type:
Regular, Full-time Exempt
Salary Range:
$72,000 to $78,000
COVID19 Policy:
CSMA has a mandatory vaccination policy for onsite staff and faculty subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume, with Music4Schools Program Manager as the subject line.
About Community School of Music and Arts
Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California's largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $6 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 28,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 24,000 students at 58 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mountain View, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience supervising teaching musicians/faculty?
- Do you have any experience managing an in-school music program? If "yes", please eloborate.
- What is your experience related to music education methodologies?
- What musical instruments do you play?
- Do you have reliable transportation to commute to schools in Santa Clara & San Mateo county?
Education:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mountain View, CA