Dance Specialist- Manhattan

NEW YORK EDGE•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Dance Specialists to lead after-school programming for children and teens at its program sites. The role supports the curriculum and instruction department by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge sites, while also supporting the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to students. Specialists establish and communicate clear goals and objectives for lessons, units, and projects. This is an in-person, part-time role scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed pay is $20–$25 per hour, based on experience and credentials. At the time of offer and acceptance, the role requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in dance and have at least one year of experience.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in one or more styles of dance.
The position requires in-person work.
Safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health are required at the time of offer and acceptance.

Nice To Haves

College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred.
Experience working with children is strongly preferred.
Prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in dance.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with and among students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, and parents.
Teach or co-lead daily activities.
Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Support the coordination of program events.
Administer pre- and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities.
Prepare activity materials and explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.
Design lesson plans and implement curricula across New York Edge program sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.