Employment
at Mannakin Theater & Dance
Hiring Director of Education
en Avant School of Dance, East Palo Alto, California, United States
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2025
Email info@mannakindance.org for more information or questions


Full job description
Job Overview
The Assistant Director of Education is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily educational programs and initiatives within en Avant School, an outreach academy bringing high quality dance opportunities and tutoring to youth from underserved families.
This position requires a visionary leader who can strategically manage educational operations in close cooperation with the Director of Education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in dance pedagogy, academics and communication.
Responsibilities
- Conduct classes in ballet and other dance forms as principal teacher for academy.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to ensure curriculum is carried out in accord with company mission.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to educators, fostering professional development opportunities.
- Engage in strategic planning to identify future educational needs and opportunities for growth.
- Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and community events to promote educational initiatives.
Skills
- Proven ability to manage complex educational programs effectively.
- Strong strategic planning skills to develop long-term educational goals.
- Experience in education administration within both dance and academic settings.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- A commitment to educating others while fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- East Palo Alto, CA 94303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person



Photos by Alexis Bartlett
Our Mission
The mission of Mannakin Theater & Dance is to expand the world of the performing arts by inviting new individuals and demographics to rich and exciting experiences in the theater seats, inside the classroom and learning studio, and underneath the stage lights. We believe that by opening the tent of the premier performing arts to the broadest swath of people and cultures possible that new audiences are created, fresh voices are heard and all people are lifted as ships on a rising tide, to ever greater heights of human creativity and achievement.
Mannakin Theater & Dance
Registered Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
iMPACt Center for Art & Dance
1625 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
en Avant School of Dance
1841 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
P.O. Box 881822
San Francisco, CA 94188
+1 (415) 519-7171
info@mannakindance.org
Officers
Nathan Cottam
Artistic and Executive Director
Traci Cottam
Assistant Director
