Creative Director (Managerial Tier D) (SY26-27)

Creative Director (Managerial Tier D) (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Boston Arts Academy - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5631033 Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Apr 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Reports To: Head of School About Boston Arts Academy Boston Arts Academy (BAA) is Boston’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts, preparing a diverse community of aspiring artist‑scholar‑citizens for success in college, professional careers, and civic life. As a laboratory and beacon for artistic and academic innovation, BAA is committed to inclusion, equity, and excellence in both academic and artistic instruction. BAA operates under an Election to Work Agreement (EWA), which includes responsibilities beyond the standard BTU contract such as extended days, additional duties, and professional development. Role Summary The Creative Director serves as Boston Arts Academy’s chief architect of artistic vision, creative strategy, and institutional innovation, and is a core member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team. This role ensures that BAA’s arts programming, interdisciplinary learning experiences, admissions and recruitment systems, productions, and public identity remain fully aligned with the school’s mission to develop artist‑scholars and global citizens, and to function as both a beacon and a laboratory of academic and artistic innovation in public education. Core Responsibilities Artistic Vision, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Learning & Program Design Collaborate with instructional leadership to align innovative practices with curriculum, assessment, and professional learning experiences. With arts chairs, set and steward a cohesive vision for the arts across all arts disciplines (Dance, Music, Theater and Media Arts, Visual Art and Design) Lead the long‑term design and evolution of arts programming, creative CTE pathways, and interdisciplinary learning models. Ensure arts learning experiences reflect BAA’s mission, graduate competencies, and commitment to equity and inclusion. Collaborate with the Instructional Coach to advance, refine, and document artistic curriculum and instructional practices, ensuring coherence across arts disciplines and alignment to schoolwide expectations. Partner with the Instructional Coach to design and sustain an innovative interdisciplinary learning model that supports multidisciplinary artists. Work in partnership with the Instructional Coach to integrate academic and artistic learning in authentic, student‑centered ways. Guide the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies within BAA’s learning design model across both arts and academic disciplines, supporting interdisciplinary instruction, creative problem‑solving, and the intentional breaking down of silos between departments. Provide strategic leadership for schoolwide arts experiences, Intersession/Project Week and cultural assemblies. Partner with the Instructional Coach to develop professional learning related to creativity, innovation, and future‑ready skills. Partner with alumni and external artists to design and launch pipeline programming that engages middle and elementary school students through summer, after‑school, and/or weekend arts experiences to support recruitment, access, and early talent development. Use reflection, data, and community feedback to inform continuous improvement. Strategic and Operational Leadership Supervise, support, and evaluate arts faculty and department chairs. Lead hiring, onboarding, and development of arts educators and teaching artists. Build leadership capacity among department chairs and production leaders. Foster collaboration across disciplines while maintaining high standards for artistic excellence. Work in close partnership with the Head of School as architect and implementation lead for innovation‑related strands of the strategic plan. Develop and oversee arts and innovation‑aligned budgets in support of strategic priorities. Contribute to schoolwide leadership decisions, culture‑building efforts, and continuous improvement. Artistic Production, Events & Creative Operations Oversee planning and execution of all major productions, exhibitions, performances, and showcases. Supervise the Technical Director and production staff to ensure professional‑level standards. Lead arts and production coordination meetings to ensure calendar alignment and operational clarity. Oversee ticketing systems, front‑of‑house practices, and audience experience. Ensure production work reflects both artistic excellence and student leadership. Admissions, Branding & Institutional Storytelling Oversee BAA’s admissions strategy, auditions, timelines, and systems in partnership with the Registrar. Lead the Recruitment and Events Manager in the development of a middle school pipeline program and recruitment strategy. Lead the cohesive design and strategic alignment of all external‑facing marketing and recruitment materials, including admissions flyers, audition materials, digital campaigns, social media content, website design and messaging, and event collateral. Ensure a consistent, compelling external narrative that communicates BAA’s identity as a beacon and laboratory of academic and artistic innovation. Partner with admissions, pathways, and arts leadership to align storytelling with recruitment goals and equitable access. Maintain, document, and clearly communicate admissions policies and procedures to ensure transparency and equitable access. Coordinate with chairs of arts departments to design, support, and uphold equitable audition and portfolio review processes. Supervise creative marketing, communications, and storytelling functions. Ensure coherence between BAA’s internal culture and values and the school’s public‑facing message. Partnerships, Pathways & External Relations Cultivate partnerships with arts organizations, cultural institutions, higher education partners, and the BPS Arts Office. Collaborate with the Pathways Coordinator to develop partnerships that advance college and career pathways, particularly in CTE, dual enrollment, internships, and work‑based learning in the arts. Expand artist residencies and real‑world learning experiences aligned to creative pathways. Represent BAA as an arts and innovation leader when appropriate. Manage external requests for student performances and collaborations. Partner with the Head of School and BAA Foundation on artistic programming connected to fundraising, visibility, and external engagement. Qualifications - Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related artistic field or arts administration Experience as a working professional artist Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor Deep expertise in one or more artistic disciplines with a commitment to interdisciplinary practice Proven experience leading creative teams, educators, or arts organizations Strong understanding of arts education, youth development, inclusive and anti‑racist pedagogy, and the needs of urban youth in public school arts settings Demonstrated ability to think strategically while managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, systems, budgets, and production calendars Strong background in artistic production, production management, or directing within a multi‑disciplinary setting. Experience supervising staff and managing cross‑functional teams Comfort with experimentation, innovation, and emerging technologies (including AI), with sound judgment and ethical leadership Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, facilitation, partnership‑building, and storytelling skills Ability to work evenings and weekends for performances and events Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment Qualifications - Preferred Degree: Master’s degree in education or a related field in arts administration or MFA Experience teaching in the classroom, especially urban schools Commitment to linguistic diversity; bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged, particularly those fluent in one or more of BPS’s official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali TERMS Managerial Tier D Position Type: Pilot Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io NOTE School‑based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223‑day work‑year will include the 180 days in which school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or school leader of the school. School‑based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school‑based managerial employees need not report to work. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at View email address on click.appcast.io. Terms of Compensation and Benefits Please refer to (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. #J-18808-Ljbffr