Manager of Teacher Programs, Learning and Engagement

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Manager of Teacher Programs drives the creation of innovative, arts-integrated programs and curriculum resources for K–12 educators, empowering teachers to connect American art to both classroom and museum learning environments. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Learning, this role leads the design of tools and strategies that inspire educators, foster creativity, and align with educational standards to achieve transformative learning outcomes. Collaborating with internal and external partners, the Manager ensures Crystal Bridges’ teacher initiatives integrate arts and visual learning, supporting meaningful teacher and student engagement. This role requires excellence in curriculum writing and program design, plus the ability to package and present content clearly through professional learning, curriculum initiatives, teacher projects, events, talks, and professional learning communities (PLCs). The Manager also brings business strategy, project management, and budget acumen, developing sustainable models that drive both educational impact and institutional growth. By championing access and inclusion, the Manager broadens the museum’s reach, positions Crystal Bridges as a leader in arts-integrated education, and ensures teachers are equipped to inspire the next generation of learners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Curriculum Design, or related field.
3-5 years of experience designing professional development and instructional content for K-12 teachers, with a focus on arts integration.
Knowledge of curriculum standards, interdisciplinary teaching strategies, and professional learning design.
Strong collaboration skills to engage with internal teams and external partners.
Strong communication and marketing skills that lead with clarity for teachers

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Teacher Program Design: Lead the design and delivery of teacher projects, professional learning, curriculum initiatives, events, talks, and PLCs that connect teachers meaningfully to the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
Curriculum Development: Write, design, and package high-quality, standards-aligned resources that are practical, engaging, and adaptable for teachers.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with museum teams and artists to align resources with exhibitions, collections, and gallery-based experiences.
School Partnerships: Collaborate with the School Partnerships team to tailor teacher resources, deliver PD aligned with partner priorities, and ensure programs reflect best practices in arts-integrated teaching.
Instructional Coaching & Facilitation: Support teachers through coaching, facilitation, and modeling practices that strengthen arts integration and student-centered learning.
Strategic Planning & Business Models: Develop long-term strategies and sustainable business models for teacher programs that align with institutional goals and support revenue generation.
Relationship-Building & Growth: Cultivate and leverage teacher, school, and partner relationships to drive KPIs such as museum attendance, teacher participation, and student engagement.
Project & Budget Management: Manage multiple projects and budgets to ensure efficiency, timely delivery, and measurable results.
Evaluation & Impact: Define, track, and analyze metrics to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
Digital Innovation: With the Sr. Director of Learning, lead the design and development of digital initiatives that integrate emerging technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
Research & Evaluation: Collaborate with researchers and evaluators on initiatives to ensure robust studies, meaningful findings, and clear connections to student outcomes.
Course Design & Delivery: Develop and facilitate in-person, virtual, and hybrid courses for teachers that promote arts-integrated pedagogy, reflective practice, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.