Dance Specialist The Bronx

Extended Day Activity Instructors - Dance Specialists are responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.

What will you do:

Build strong relationships with and among students
Knowledgeable and skilled in one or more styles of dance and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in dance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
Teach or co-lead daily activities
Establish clear objectives for all 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
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Dance and have at least one year experience
Experience working with children strongly preferred
This role requires you to be in-person at work.