Cheer/ Pom Pom Teacher

to ensurePosition Summary and Schedule:

Moving History is hiring for: (1) Cheer Teacher in Baltimore City for an after school program (elementary). This is an in-person position at a public school, the Cheer Teacher must be based in the Baltimore area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

- Must have experience teaching students Cheer.

- Must be available to teach classes for the following schedule:

- Using our Moving History curriculum: Create and implement engaging lesson plans that teach African Diasporan history, align with educational standards, and impart Cheer as a discipline.

- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and academic growth.

- Utilize various teaching methods and techniques to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.

- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback and guidance.

- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the success of our interdisciplinary projects.

- Manage classroom behavior effectively, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.

- Provide guidance and support to students in their personal and artistic development.

- Record student attendance in each class.

- Distribute surveys to students at the beginning and end of the program.

- Check Moving History emails weekly and respond to time-sensitive communication.

- Attend (paid) scheduled in-person or zoom meetings or training.

Note: You may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by the school administration related to this assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Cheer or Pom Squad education and/or relevant professional experience required.

- Proven experience working with students in a classroom setting. (Please provide sample photos of your work, videos of your process, and/or documentation of your work with youth with your application. These may be in the form of attachments and/or links to your online portfolio or website.)

- Strong knowledge of the subject matter (Cheer).

- Ability to effectively manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.

- Strong ethics and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below.

- Associate’s degree or higher or a closely related field of study required.

- Cheer, Pom Squad, or Performing Arts experience is required.

- 2 years experience working with youth K-12.

Physical Demands:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in various performance settings; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to travel to other locations using reliable transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Special Conditions of Employment:

- 1099 Contractors: A background check and fingerprinting at your own expense will be required upon hire.

Application Process:

Please send a resume and sample photos of your work, videos of your process and/or documentation of your work with youth to: calvingarrison@movinghistorytogether.org

Applications without work samples will not be considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30