Job Summary:

Our theater-based arts education client is seeking Dance Teaching Artists (specifically for Street Dance and Tap) to play a critical role in their arts education program. Our client believes that teaching is a performing art and is seeking someone dynamic and skilled. The ideal candidate is funny, warm, and passionate, and can keep kids engaged and excited while teaching them about this magical art form. If this is you, please apply! Please submit a cover letter detailing your teaching and other relevant experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Facilitate In-School and Virtual Workshops & Residencies
  • In-School Workshops and Residencies typically range from 2-10 sessions
• Facilitate In-Person Workshops & Residencies for Center’s growing Community Engagement programs
• Partner with teachers, community partners and other TAs to plan and develop curriculum
• Attend annual Professional Development events
• Serve as a representative in NYC schools and communities

Basic Qualifications:

• Expertise in musical theater or dance
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Experience working in public schools and/or community settings
• Experience developing curriculum
• A flexible weekday schedule between 8am-3pm for in-school programs and/or flexibility for evenings and weekends for community programs
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work and accountability for positive outcomes
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• A flexible, “yes and” attitude that can adapt to different environments
• A passion for arts education
• Cultural responsiveness
• Multi-lingual, a plus (Spanish, ASL)

Position Status: Part-time, In-person

Start Date: ASAP

Work Type: Monday-Friday and some weekends for commmunity programs 

City & State: New York, NY

Compensation: $70-80 per class taught. Planning for Multi-Week Residencies - $50 –60 Meetings & Professional Development - $50. Other wages vary based on work performed.

Benefits: No