Teaching Artist - Dance (Various Styles)

$21.43-$30.00 per hour ($39,000 - $54,600 per year) Teaching Artist Dance (Various Styles) Full-time, 30-35 hours a week School-Based Programming, Middle School and High School Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director WEEKLY HOURS: Between 10:30 am 6:30 pm (hours subject to change around special events and performances) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to Design age-appropriate, standards-based dance curricula for groups of middle and/or high school age youth in school day, afterschool and summer programs Provide instruction in a range of dance styles, choreograph dance pieces, and lead weekly dance activities for middle school and high school student groups Collaborate with participants to make dance pieces and original material to be showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community throughout the year Choreograph, direct, and collaborate with colleagues to produce 3 annual program-wide performances, including an original production that brings to life the struggles and vitality of our diverse community as well as two productions adapted from middle grade and childrens literature. The creation of the original production includes staff attendance on overnight cabin-based camping trips with youth which provide opportunities for rehearsals and community building. Collaborate with other teaching artists on other interdisciplinary projects, some of which take place during school-day time in partnership with DOE staff. Work as part of a diverse staff team to contribute to the overall supervision of the after-school and in-school program, the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities, outside of the realm of dance instruction. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelors Degree or at least 4 years of experience as a dance instructor Experience working with middle school and high school students Has a strong dance background in a variety of dance styles and techniques Can use the medium of dance to promote self-expression, skill development in performing arts, social-emotional learning, and community-building, and is interested in learning about and working in a social group work model Demonstrates a commitment to promoting dance for all, is interested in working with students with a varying level of dance skills and getting students excited about dance Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, social workers, teachers, young-adult staff) Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for diverse groups, including participants with disabilities and participants with behavior challenges Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance, which will be conducted after a conditional offer is made and accepted Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, and a flexible spending account 403(b) retirement plan, including employer match and employer non-elective contribution at the employers discretion. 12 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year. One sick day per month. WORK SCHEDULE Dependent on experience and education level as well as number of hours of work scheduled, between 30-35 To apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4531352/Center-For-Family-Life-in-Sunset-Park-Inc/Teaching-Artist-Dance-Various-Style