Activity Specialist - Dance

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC's most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Got rhythm? Got passion? Got a love for working with kids?
We're looking for a Dance Activity Specialist to bring movement, music, and creativity into the lives of young people across NYC. Whether you've performed on stage, taught a studio class, danced with a crew, or grown-up choreographing routines in your living room, if dance is your thing and you know how to inspire kids, we want to hear from you!
This is more than a job. It's a chance to be the spark that helps a child discover confidence, self-expression, and joy through dance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of dance experience, performing, teaching, competing, or coaching (formal training is great, but lived experience counts too!)
• Worked with kids or youth before and you know how to lead a room of elementary, middle, or high schoolers
• A natural motivator who can turn a shy first-timer into a confident performer
• Organized, dependable, and can juggle priorities without missing a beat
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and can manage your own schedule and deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Building fun, age-appropriate dance lessons across styles you love such as hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, Afro-Caribbean, jazz, K-pop, you name it
• Choreographing routines and prepping participants for showcases, performances, and culminating events families won't forget
• Partnering with site leadership to shape standout youth development programming
• Building real relationships with participants, their families, and school staff
• Bringing the encouragement, energy, and resources kids need to shine
• Handling the behind-the-scenes organization as well such as paperwork, materials prep, and timely program documentation

Benefits

• Part-time during the school year with flexibility that fits your life
• Up to 25 hours/week during summer — more time with the kids, more impact, more income
• Be part of an organization that's been transforming NYC communities since 1953
• Watch your students light up as they perform what you helped them create

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level