Dance Arts Instructor - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Fayetteville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking a part-time Dance Arts Instructor to join their team. This role involves developing and implementing dance lessons that teach the principles of dance education and choreography while aligning with YMCA values. The instructor will create a safe and creative environment, ensure student safety, maintain studio organization, and communicate effectively with students and parents. The position also includes promoting the Y-Arts program, participating in recitals, pursuing learning opportunities, and completing required paperwork and trainings.

Requirements

A college degree related to the position’s related art field.
Prior experience working directly with students in a dance education related environment.
Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.
Possess strong experience and skills in their given field of fine arts.
Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.
Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and implement meaningful and creative lesson plans appropriate for the targeted age group.
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Must attend and complete Listen First within 90-days of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement dancing lessons that increase the knowledge of art principles as well as expand the student’s interest in dance.
Create a safe and trusting creative environment in the Dance Studio.
Ensure the safety of all students.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Dance Studio with a team effort of the class.
Communicate respectfully and clearly to all students and parents.
Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.
Handle disruptive behaviors.
Actively participate in promoting the Y-Arts program at the YMCA and in the community.
Follow all guidelines and procedures.
Works with other dance instructors and assistants to plan and lead 2 recitals per year.
Actively pursue learning opportunities related to art education and character development.
Maintain required paperwork for the Arts Studio Director.
Sustain open communication between Arts Studio Director and fellow dance instructors.
Attend mandatory YMCA trainings as/when required.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.