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 schools and districts
• Supervise and conduct performance reviews 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 reliable transportation to travel to all schools serviced by the in-school program for meetings, observations, discussions and other required tasks.
• 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.

COVID19 Policy:
CSMA has a mandatory vaccination policy for onsite staff and faculty subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.