Dance Instructor

Status:

Part-time

Salary   Range: $25.00- $35.00 Per Hour

Department:

Program

Benefits: 401K Aflac Supplemental Insurance

The OYC Dance Instructor is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and 100 percent passionate about the arts! The instructor’s mission is to provide students, grades K-12, with a variety of unique professional dance techniques and expressions that will help them reach their dance goals. As a result, students will have access to a full and comprehensive dance curriculum and program. In this role, you will provide students with opportunities to perform showcases and compete in competitions. The instructor’s creativity should be explored by inspiring, empowering, and enriching lives through artistic forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, etc.,

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide enrichment instruction in a creative art form
• Implement technique-based lessons
• Establish choreography and include opportunities for students to develop their own choreography
• Provide access to beautiful venues and artistic notoriety for the agency
• Ability to manage classroom behavior and engage students at all levels
• Assist in supervising groups of students on field trips, bus routes and other activities held at the OYC. Use interpersonal skills to support students in various settings.
• Mentor/counsel students and encourage social inclusion.
• Attend meetings conferences and training sessions as required
• Provide support and advice to young people experiencing difficulties, such as family problems, peer pressure, etc.
• Work closely with volunteers and partners as assigned.
• Be a good role model for students.
• Maintains classroom equipment/storage room in an orderly fashion
• Ensure that all equipment/supplies are working properly and in good standing.

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Integrate local and national dance standards into all instructional practices and curricular objectives 
• Ability to inspire students to grow in dance knowledge, skills and appreciation
• Must have the energy and flexibility to meet the changing needs of children/youth
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attendance and punctuality
• Ability to be flexibility is required (hours, job functions, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with students
• Set attainable goals and high standards
• Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks.
• Value distinctive backgrounds and cultural heritage
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions
• Assessment skills and intervention strategies
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Positive and team- oriented attitude.
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect the students
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children/youth and effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultures
• Ability to handle emergencies and life-threatening situations effectively
• Ability to intervene decisively when necessary to protect the students

Core Values

• Competency
• Humility
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Intentionality

Culture 

• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects OYC ‘s deep commitment to respect, integrity, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion; underestimated communities of color, children, and families, support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth 
• Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working with youth programs required
• Professional dance expertise
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to budget 
• Great work ethic including passion for youth, friendly, and welcoming personality
• Well-organized and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass drug screening and Level 2 background fingerprint