Curriculum Specialist, Drama

The Juilliard School•New York, NY

2d•$85,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Drama Curriculum Specialist, K–12 Programs and Initiatives works as part of a team to develop and implement a comprehensive K–12 performing arts curriculum, design and deliver related professional development for teachers, and maintain relationships with assigned partner schools. The role focuses on developing drama curriculum and teaching resources, supporting educators, and contributing to departmental projects. It is a full-time position requiring after-hours work and extensive domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre/Drama Education or Performance.
At least 5 years of experience as a working theatre professional.
At least 5 years of experience as an educator in K–12 classrooms or professional arts organizations.
Experience supporting and working closely with K–12 drama teachers, providing feedback, and managing professional situations.
Demonstrated experience creating drama teaching materials for children aged 4–18.
Demonstrated experience creating curriculum for educators who teach children aged 4–18.
Demonstrated experience leading professional development workshops for educators.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comprehensive follow-through.
Ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet self-imposed and external deadlines.
Ability to represent Juilliard professionally in person and in writing.
Collaborative disposition and ability to adapt to shifting ownership of content and support teammates’ direction.
Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work effectively with professionals, students, artists, and administrators from different backgrounds; willingness to take on responsibilities outside the job description as needed.
Availability for domestic and international travel and after-hours phone calls and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Theatre Performance or Education.
Previous domestic and international travel experience.
Published curriculum credentials.

Responsibilities

Work with the Associate Director of K–12 Drama Programs on the continued development of the drama component of the K–12 performing arts curriculum.
Shape drama curriculum offerings and create, curate, update, and improve repertoire-based teaching resources for different learning stages, including historical materials, age-specific experiential activities, and classroom audio/visual materials.
Create lessons and resources demonstrating the Juilliard Approach for publication on Juilliard Creative Classroom.
Produce and upload skill-based drama content for teaching and learning supports.
Serve as the primary contact for assigned schools and visit them for multiple days at a time.
Schedule school visits directly with schools and submit reports following visits, escalating significant concerns promptly to the Senior Director and Regional Administrator.
During school visits, observe instruction; lead meetings with teachers and school leadership; create and lead professional development workshops; demonstrate or co-teach lessons; share professional work at assemblies and events; and provide feedback and troubleshooting support.
Provide frequent, personalized support to teachers by phone, email, and video calls.
Plan, participate in, and co-lead professional development sessions and workshops for educators and departmental colleagues at Juilliard, within partner-school regions, and at assigned schools globally.
Provide administrative support for departmental curriculum and professional development projects.
Attend staff meetings and monthly K–12 Programs and Curriculum Specialist team meetings.