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Arts and Education Program Coordinator

General Statement of Duties

The Arts and Education Program Coordinator develops, implements, and manages a diverse portfolio of educational initiatives for the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation (SVHEF) at The Prizery. This role integrates arts, culture, and education to serve a wide range of audiences, from early childhood to adult learners, including programs designed for alternative education students and individuals with disabilities. The Coordinator will lead efforts in program planning, curriculum development, instructor recruitment, community outreach, grant reporting, and event execution to ensure high-quality educational experiences that support the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Coordination

• Plan, organize, and deliver Pre-K arts programs incorporating music, movement, storytelling, and visual arts.
• Design and coordinate summer camps focused on performing and visual arts.
• Develop adult art education programs such as workshops, classes, and lecture series.
• Collaborate with local schools to create alternative education arts programs for at-risk youth.
• Build inclusive art opportunities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and appropriate accommodations.

Instructional & Partnership Management

• Recruit and manage teaching artists, instructors, and program facilitators.
• Foster partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local artists.
• Serve as the primary liaison with educators, parents, and participants.

Program Administration

• Develop program budgets and monitor expenses in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Track attendance, outcomes, and participant feedback for continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports for grants, donors, and board presentations.
• Ensure all programs meet safety and risk management standards.

Marketing & Outreach

• Collaborate with the team to promote educational programs through print, digital, and social media.
• Represent the organization at community events, school meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Develop outreach strategies to engage underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in educational programming, arts education, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, including early childhood, adults, alternative education students, and individuals with disabilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for program delivery.

This position is part-time and occasionally includes weekends or nights.

Interested candidates should email a resume to Kristy@Prizery.com

Pre-K Arts Teacher

Music, Storytelling/Creative Movement, or Visual Arts

Program Overview

The Prizery’s Pre-K Arts Academy is an innovative arts education program for Pre-K students in Halifax County Public Schools. The program enhances early education through enriching multi-arts experiences. Over the course of a 7-week session, students rotate through music, storytelling/creative movement, and visual art classes designed to spark creativity while reinforcing early learning concepts such as language, spatial relationships, and science.

The program also develops small and gross motor skills and builds classroom proficiencies in cooperation, following directions, and paying attention—all critical for kindergarten readiness.

During each session, three arts teachers conduct three 35-minute classes per day in their discipline, five days a week, for seven weeks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans appropriate for 4-year-old students: 15 classes per week for 7 weeks per session. (Lesson plans may be reused across sessions, as students differ each time.)
• Use five hours of allocated planning and room preparation time per session to design engaging, age-appropriate arts activities.
• Arrive no later than 9:00 AM to prepare classrooms for student arrival at 9:30 AM; stay after classes as needed to reset and tidy spaces.
• Participate in a weekly one-hour planning session with the Pre-K Arts Coordinator and fellow teachers.
• Provide the Pre-K Arts Coordinator with a supply and equipment list in advance; materials will be purchased according to the program’s budget.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and creative classroom environment that encourages cooperation and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Background or training in music, storytelling/creative movement, or visual arts (degree or equivalent professional experience preferred).
• Prior experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children (3–5 years old).
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons that integrate arts with early learning concepts.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit and reliability.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Position is part-time, session-based (7-week teaching blocks).
• Classes are taught weekday mornings (9:30 AM–12:00 PM), with additional planning and preparation time scheduled outside class hours.
• Active, hands-on work environment requiring energy, movement, and flexibility.

Compensation

Hourly or per-class stipend, commensurate with experience and program budget.

For more information contact Kristy Johnson Kristy@prizery.com.