Program Specialist- Cheer/Dance Instructor

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc • New Milford, NJ

119d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Enrichment Director, the Dance/ Cheer Instructor provides basic instruction and implements program curriculum in the dance studios. In consultation with the Enrichment Director, helps develop ideas for project curriculum. The individual provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a studio and educational setting
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
• Strong team-player abilities
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Works well with parents and children
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff, Board members and members of the general public
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines set by Enrichment Director
• Develop and implement lesson plans
• Supervises children in studio
• Engages with each student and maintains effective control of class
• Makes ongoing observations of each child and is able to report to Cultural Arts Director
• Reports back to The Enrichment Director in a timely manner regarding any issues
• Maintains studios, supplies, and equipment; includes letting The Enrichment Director know about supplies in a timely manner
• Attends and participates in open houses, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Arrives no more than 10 minutes before the start of class and remain in class 10 minutes after
• Ensures that all students are dismissed to designated parent/guardian or has written permission to leave class on their own
• Maintains accurate attendance for YMCA records
• Assists in planning annual recital with Cultural Arts Director, includes measuring for costumes and attending the annual recital in June
• Exhibits personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association
• Demonstrates and models the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
• Performs such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Enrichment Director
• Cooperates, work effectively and congenially with all YMCA staff members, volunteers, and members of the Association
• Volunteers for events throughout the year: Open Houses, Festivals, Healthy Kids Day, Strong Kids Campaign

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees