Temp-Teaching Artist-Apprentice

NDI New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for learning and delivering the NDI New Mexico In-school curriculum and teaching methodology through our classes in the public schools, helping children and youth develop confidence and character through dance. Training takes place under the supervision of a master instructor in our award-winning curriculum and the core competencies of the NDI New Mexico pedagogy. Instructors are creative partners with a team of teaching artists and musicians to create choreography and lead public school students to success in their culminating performances. The Apprentice is responsible to their Program Artistic Director(s) for carrying out the mission and the policies of the organization.

Requirements

• Professional dance performance experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in job-related duties
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Believes in the mission of the organization
• Strives for excellence in this job with a “Can Do” attitude
• Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities
• Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
• Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening
• Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity
• Operates in a fiscally responsible manner
• Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Professional appearance and telephone manners

Nice To Haves

• College level education preferred

Responsibilities

• Learning and delivering the NDI New Mexico In-school curriculum and teaching methodology.
• Preparing assignments and lesson plans for classes as directed by lead teaching artist.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and music team to create choreography for outreach programs.
• Working backstage in support of culminating performances for programs.
• Attending all enrichment workshops and staff meetings as needed.
• Following NDI New Mexico program curriculum set by program director.
• Providing program director with required materials and information as needed.
• Subbing classes when available.
• Other duties as needed and mutually agreed upon.

What This Job Offers

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