DYAD Elective Dance Consultant

Third Future Schools•Shreveport, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Third Future Schools is seeking a DYAD Elective Dance Consultant to lead engaging elective classes for students at LINWOOD PUBLIC CHARTER in Shreveport, LA. This role is part of the DYAD program, which connects classroom learning with community-based expertise to provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities. The consultant will leverage their real-world knowledge and first-hand experience to create an enriching educational experience for students, focusing on building critical thinking, communication, creativity, and other essential 21st-century skills. The DYAD program aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the community, offering students practical skills and preparing them for future goals and career exploration.

Requirements

Skill, knowledge, and first-hand experience in dance.
Ability to work effectively with students in a school setting.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills.
Ability to provide structured, engaging, and experience-based learning.
Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and student engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college and career readiness is mentioned in the context of the DYAD program, but the specific role is for a Dance Consultant, implying dance expertise is the primary requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, structured, and experience-based instruction in dance and related areas.
Develop and provide their own curriculum aligned to the elective they teach.
Independently plan, lead, and manage a class that reflects both their expertise and the expectations of the DYAD program.
Create a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.
Actively teach, monitor, and engage students throughout the class period.
Maintain strong classroom management and uphold school expectations.
Ensure students are participating in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
Communicate professionally with campus staff and leadership.
Be prepared, consistent, and dependable in daily instruction.
Use their expertise to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Contribute positively to the culture of the school and the integrity of the DYAD program.
Create opportunities for parents and families to see and celebrate what students have accomplished through class showcases, presentations, or other demonstrations of learning.