What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum/Dance Educator - Part time - Starting Pay $23.48/hour position at The City of Bettendorf?
Overview
To inspire, connect and strengthen our community by enriching the lives of our children today, and expanding their capacity to shape their future.
Working under the supervision of the Dance Coordinator and the Museum Director, the Museum/Dance Educator will help design and implement curriculum and dance instruction for children aged 3 to 18 years old. Working within a collaborative environment, duties include teaching and choreographing pieces for non-competitive levels in at least one of the following styles: ballet, modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop. Additional duties may include performing general Museum related activities, and assisting with special event programming including in house and community performances by the Family Museum Dance Company.
Responsibilities
Experiences and Environments Requirements (80%)
Interpersonal Relations Requirements (15%)
Other (5%)
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through an associate’s degree or above. Preference given to candidates with performing arts degree.
Experience:
Minimum of one year experience teaching dance in a studio setting. Minimum 2 years dancing/performing at the college level or above.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal Skills:
Must be exceptional in the ability to relate to children and parents; build a following of clients, and maintain rapport throughout extended public exposure. Must implement instruction under the guidelines of the Dance Coordinator, and Museum Director and within the values set forth in the Family Museum mission.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and stoop in order to effectively instruct children in groups for multiple consecutive hours. Ability to move equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires high energy levels and stamina.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in dance studios, Museum Great Hall, Exhibits, and occasionally at an outside venue, in the sight of the public, or in an off-site auditorium.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Thursday afternoon/evenings, and/or Saturday mornings. May be required to work a split shift one day per week.
APPLICATION:
In addition to completing the City of Bettendorf’s online application, please submit a resumé including dance training and teaching experience along with a link to video(s) demonstrating your teaching skills and/or choreography in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop. Video content must be appropriate for students age 3-18. Resumé and video should be submitted to Dance Coordinator, Jessica Halfhill, at jhalfhill@bettendorf.org.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This is a part-time, 20-29 hour position. Applicants will be subject to background check and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Bettendorf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The City of Bettendorf complies with American with Disabilities Act.
Salary : $23
