Job Summary:

Our youth based dance client is seeking a passionate part-time Dance Teaching Artist with a minimum of three (3) years experience teaching children, ideally in school-based settings. The Dance Teaching Artists will work with students in elementary schools during the school day, teaching dance as an integral part of the school curriculum. Our client's programs culminate in celebratory and community-building performances. Every class is taught by a team of three professional Teaching Artists: two Dance Teacher/Choreographers and a Musician/Accompanist. 

This position is open to dance teachers who are interested in learning an acclaimed teaching methodology by working alongside experienced colleagues and assisting classes in our partner schools. After this foundational year of on-the-job training, we expect to offer more opportunities to choreograph and lead classes as programming expands. Candidates for the current position should demonstrate strong interest in and potential for advancement.

If this role sounds like you, please submit your application by May 31st. Details for the in-person group audition on June 6th (5:30pm – 7:00pm ET) will be shared to qualified candiates.

Core Responsibilites:

• Assist weekly classes in partner schools, working alongside a Lead Dance Teaching Artist and a Music Teaching Artist
• Develop a foundational understanding of the Institute's Method and to learn to effectively implement the teaching techniques over the course of the school year
• Assist final rehearsals and culminating performances in assigned partner schools
• Support the creation of accessible, responsive, and dynamic choreography that both highlights students’ abilities and develops their skills and artistic expression
• Participate in planning meetings with partner school teachers and leadership
• Participate in research and planning to develop learning around the Institute's annual curricular theme
• Participate in required professional development, including a fall retreat, two-hour Teaching Artist workshops held every other month during the school year, and all-staff equity trainings
• Maintain an email account and communicate promptly and professionally with the Institute's administrative staff, Teaching Artist teams, and school partners
• Twice per year, complete a self-assessment and goal development plan under the guidance of a mentor. Additional support from a mentor will be available as needed
• Submit digital timesheets every other week, adhering to deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience with children
• Ability to make a solid commitment to teaching during the school day, at least three days per week, for the duration of the school year (early October to early or mid-June)
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to travel within all of NYC’s boroughs
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and a background check (paid for by employer) with the NYC Department of Education
• Teaching Artists who have the ability to teach in multiple languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, and American Sign Language are strongly encouraged to apply

Position Status: Part-time, In-person

Start Date:  TBA

Work Type: Monday- Friday 

City & State: New York, NY

Compensation: $40-50 a class, depending upon level of teaching experience. Classes typically run for 45 to 50 minutes, and we schedule no fewer than three classes in succession at any partner school.

Benefits: Paid professional development meetings at teaching rate. A yearly stipend for out-of-school time planning for each school assignment. Additional compensation for evening performances and special projects. Paid sick and bereavement leave. Eligibility for pay increases upon continuous employment.