Camp Facilitator, Dance

STEM From Dance•New York, NY

9d•$6,500 - $10,000

About The Position

SFD Camp is a transformative summer experience where Black and Brown girls explore STEM and dance, building confidence, creativity, and technical skills. The program culminates in a showcase performance where students bring their tech-powered ideas to life. As a Dance Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning experiences, helping them develop dance, choreography, and creative expression while fostering an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

Requirements

You are deeply aligned with STEM From Dance's mission and values, demonstrating a genuine passion for empowering girls of color in STEM.
You have an educational background or work experience in dance.
You have prior experience facilitating dance instruction, preferably with students aged 8-18.
You have a demonstrated ability to manage a classroom of 15-25 students effectively.
You have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive learning space.
You have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
You possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a teamwork mentality.
You have an energetic and engaging presence, allowing you to connect with students and keep them motivated.
You possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
You have the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, from lesson execution to student mentorship.
You embody STEM From Dance’s work philosophy.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging dance sessions, guiding students in genres such as Hip-Hop, Step, Afro-Caribbean, Contemporary, and more.
Facilitate student-led choreography, helping participants create original movement pieces that integrate STEM concepts.
Follow and execute the provided curriculum and daily schedule, adapting as needed based on students’ progress.
Assess, manage, and differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of dance proficiency.
Co-lead a cohort of 15-25 girls alongside a STEM Facilitator, fostering a collaborative, engaging, and affirming learning environment.
Integrate dance with STEM themes, supporting students in exploring movement through technology, coding, and engineering concepts.
Assist in preparing students for the Camp Showcase, where they will present their final projects to family and the community.
Work closely with the Site Leader and Site Operations Lead to ensure a seamless camp experience.
Support general Camp logistics, including set-up, transitions, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Ensure all data collection for lessons and student progress is accurately captured.
Attend all required training sessions and team meetings before and during the program.
Support student-led projects, ensuring participants apply their knowledge to real-world creative work.
Establish and reinforce clear classroom norms that foster a positive, inclusive, and affirming learning space where students feel safe to explore, create, and take risks.
Provide individual or small-group guidance to students who need additional support in STEM concepts, ensuring that all students are engaged and progressing.
Guide students in exploring the intersections of STEM and dance, helping them apply computational thinking and engineering design to movement-based projects.