Activity Instructor - PS 224

Title: Activity Instructor – Dance

Reports to: Program Director, LEAP @ PS224

Location: 757 Worthman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Hours: Up to 10 hours, Non-exempt (School Year)

Schedule: Monday : 3-6pm, Tuesday: 2:30-6, Thursday: 2:30-6

Salary: $19 - $25 / hour

Job Summary: The Dance Instructor will teach participants different styles of Dance. Instructor should have choreography skills and be able to work with younger children.

Major Duties:

• Provide and teach well planned dance classes to participants.
• Follow and implement prescribed sequenced dance curriculum.
• Submit unit/activity plans in advance.
• Conduct activities enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Plan and implement a culminating event or project at the end of each cycle.
• Delegate roles & expectations to group leaders and program aides during class time to assist with the facilitation of a group (where applicable).
• Articulate expectations to group leaders and program aides on what aspect of the classwork needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class (where applicable).
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must think out of box and into Space.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Min. BA preferred.
• Professional experience in teaching dance required.
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Complete required DOE & DOH clearances.

Salary : $19 - $25