Save the Date: Rida Institute 2019!

“Rejuvenating, grounding and powerful.  Connected me to a very supportive network that aligns with my educational goals.” - Rida 2018 Alum

Heads up! The Rida Institute summer intensive is coming up July 30 - August 1, 2019 in Detroit.   The Institute itself is a year long, and the summer intensive is at once a retreat and kick-off toward a year of monthly meet-ups where Rida teachers connect, support and learn from one another. Here is a rundown of what we have planned so far:

Rida Institute Summer Intensive

This three-day intensive will introduce teachers to the Rida Framework, one of PIE’s tools for humanizing schooling. This year we’ll host a series of talks and conversations by dynamic educators (to be named soon!) and we’ll focus on building relationships in the classroom as a launch pad for relevant and resonant classroom content.

Monthly Meetups

Monthly throughout the school year, Rida participants will come together to “tune up” their classroom plans and practices. These meetups will take the form of book clubs, lesson planning parties and more to troubleshoot classroom challenges and share successes.

Classroom Visits and Interviews

Every classroom will be observed at least once throughout the school year by PIE staff. We will also conduct interviews with students to assess their perceptions of the classroom. Teachers will reflect on these evaluations and observations during one-on-one meetings to understand what’s working and not working in their classrooms, and adjust their practices accordingly.

More info is coming soon, and we'll be sure to keep you updated. Meanwhile, check out our recap from last year’s summer intensive.

Rida 2018 Summer Intensive

A Note on PIE Leadership

A week ago, we announced that PIE is seeking a Director.

We’re excited about new developments in leadership here at PIE and after thinking over the past few days, we want to share the context for this important transition. Here’s a note from our current director, Nate Mullen:

Nate Mullen, photo by Julianne Lindsey

Hello Loves!

As you may have gathered, I am planning to transition out of my role as director. I’m hoping that by August 2019 I can fully leave this role to a new leader who is just as passionate about advancing our work.

I've been working towards this goal for the past two years. In that process we've made some big changes at PIE to make it stronger and become a great place to start a new chapter. I believe PIE is now at that place.

We have an amazing group of people supporting this work -- our team, our advisory board and all of you! PIE has worked hard to ensure we can sustain our projects, and we have a new suite of programing that will allow the work to of humanizing schooling to continue.

As for me, I am hoping to return to what I love: making art and facilitating space. I am stepping down, not stepping away; my intention is to keep supporting PIE, just not as the director. I hope to continue leading trainings, making art, maybe transition to the Advisory Board and/or help in other capacities.

I can’t begin to tell you how much this work means to me. I have never given more than I have given to our vision, mission and goals at PIE. In many ways, it has been a dream come true. And now it’s time we dream anew.

Thanks and Love,

n8

PS. If you know who our next director is please forward them the call or let us know and we'll reach out!

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People In Education is seeking a Director!

People in Education is hiring a new Director to lead our work toward humanizing schooling.  

Who we’re looking for

PIE's ideal Director is committed to transforming the practice of schooling. Grounded in strategic thinking and able to manage programs, they are a proven leader who can coach and facilitate teams to actualize programmatic visions. Finally, they are able to ensure that an organization has the resources it needs to operate healthily and sustainably.

The ideal candidate is a motivator, thrives in a collaborative environment with a broad range of partners and yet is self directed.

Interest and experience in art, music, design and/or visual culture is a plus.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Two to three years of management experience

• Background in facilitation

• Background in education, youth development and/or arts education

• Excellent written communications skills

• An enthusiasm for People In Education and education in general

• Confident verbal communication – an ability to speak on behalf of, and help develop PIE’s voice

• Well organized with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically

• Ability to evaluate, learn from successes and missteps, and adapt

• Ability to give clear direction and take feedback

About the position

The Director will manage PIE’s full time staff while supporting our network of artists, interns and educators to explore ideas and practices around humanizing schooling.

THIS POSITION WILL DIRECT:

1. Organizational Strategy PIE's Director oversees all of our program areas and cultivates plans to sustainably move the work forward. This includes:

   1. Internal Strategy- oversee PIE’s teams and programs to ensure alignment towards PIE’s mission and vision.

   2. Communications strategy- make PIE’s work visible, accessible and compelling.

   3. Fundraising Strategy- lead efforts that ensure the long-term health and sustainability of PIE.

2. Team Management Maintain a healthy, productive work culture within the organization.

   1. Manage and coach PIE’s staff (i.e. weekly meetings, 1 on 1 meetings, etc.).

   2. Further develop strong systems for human resources.  

   3. Further develop strong systems for financial management.

   4. Lead and develop PIE’s Advisory Board.

   5. Host and manage check ins with AMP staff regarding fiscal sponsorship.

3. Holistic System Change Develop a strategy to further PIE’s mission.

   1. Stay abreast of trends and developments in education justice locally and nationally.

   2. Foster strong relationships with other local organizations working to make education systems more accountable, just and humanizing.

   3. Research and disseminate to key stakeholders best practices within the fields of arts and education.

This position is full time and based in Detroit, Michigan.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $50,000 - $58,000 (commensurate with skills and experience).

Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, to be detailed during selection process.

How to apply

The deadline to apply is May 28 at midnight EST. The target start date for the PIE Director is July 8, 2019.

To apply, please send the following to work@alliedmedia.org with your name and “PIE DIRECTOR” in the subject line by May 28 at midnight EST:

• Cover letter telling us about your commitment to leadership and education

• Résumé

• Three professional references including names, emails and telephone numbers.

Download a PDF of the Call for PIE Director here.

We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities to apply.

Allied Media Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status or marital status.