Public School Dance Teacher - Salsa

Third Street Music School • New York, NY

11d • $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The dance instructor will teach group classes focused on Salsa in a public school located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and musician who has 2+ years of experience teaching students from ages 8 to 11. Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 245-4:30 p.m. Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959. Today, Third Street partners with 30+ public schools across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is to improve the lives of students through music and dance. Third Street curriculum promotes positive social and emotional outcomes, particularly focusing on body awareness, communication development, community-building, and other executive functioning skills. Using songs, language, drama, movement and instruments, children discover their creative abilities in music, dance, and improvisation. Third Street also promotes an inclusive classroom, making accommodations where needed, while holding all students to high expectations for achievement and fostering caring teacher-student relationships. Children will learn songs throughout the year, celebrating the seasons, delving into music of different cultures, aligning with units of study that support academic learning

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools
• Attention to punctuality, attendance records, and reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and classroom teachers
• Record of ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizations
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes in NYC public schools of ~20 - 25 students (~45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach 12 weeks of curriculum that develop students’ ability to understand footwork, choreography, listening skills, rhythmic skills, cultural and historical significance of Dance through Salsa or other Dance Forms.
• Celebrate diverse cultures through music and/or dance
• Collaborate on curriculum and scheduling with the assigned site contact person and classroom teachers
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances, depending on school needs
• Support and encourage students to continue their dance education in the future
• Foster a love of Dance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed