The Dance Instructor will teach participants Dance/STEP. Instructor should have choreography skills and be able to work with younger children.
Reports to: PROGRAM Director, MS 15
Location: 2195 Andrews Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
Hours: 18 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt
Salary: $19/hr - $25/hr
Major Duties:
- Provide and teach well planned dance classes to participants.
- Follow and implement prescribed sequenced dance curriculum.
- Submit unit/activity plans in advance.
- Conduct activities enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
- Plan and implement a culminating event or project at the end of each cycle.
- Delegate roles & expectations to group leaders and program aides during class time to assist with the facilitation of a group (where applicable).
- Articulate expectations to group leaders and program aides on what aspect of the classwork needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class (where applicable).
- Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
- Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must think out of box and into Space.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Min. BA preferred.
- Professional experience in teaching dance required.
- Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
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