What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Dance Instructor (Contract Role) position at Thrive Academy?
Thrive is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of Thrive is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. Thrive aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades six through twelve, Thrive will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never-before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, Thrive seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.
Information
Type: Contractor Position (part-time, evening hours)
Contract Rate: Commensurate with experience and amount of agreed upon time providing dance instructions and routines for students
Preferred Schedule: After school 3 X per week beginning after 4pm (potential of M-TH evening)
Responsibilities
- Provides after school dance instruction and routines to students in grades 8-12
- Plans and conducts dance activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and student engagement
- Manages student engagement and behavior during the periods of instruction
- Instructs and monitors students in dance techniques to prevent injury
- Provides constructive feedback to help students improve their technique and performance
- Communicates with residential leadership and mentors on the whereabouts of students and student behavior during dance programming
- Completes administrative responsibilities required by State of Louisiana/Thrive Academy for service contracts
- Creates 1-2 student routines each semester to showcase during larger campus events (e.g. Campus Block Party, Homecoming, etc.)
- Maintains a safe and clean studio space, ensuring all equipment is properly stored and cared for
Qualifications
- Prior experience with professional dance and/or on a competitive or collegiate dance squad
- Prior experience with dance instruction for teens is preferred
- Knowledge of more than one dance style (e.g. Ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, etc.)
- Ability to put together/choreograph routines
- Strong passion for educating young dancers and fostering their growth in the art of dance
