Dance Coach

At Work ED, we focus on creating "youth pathways to prosperity and joy" through community engagement. We believe community involvement drives change in America. Our vision is to enable communities to navigate the evolving economic landscape effectively. Our mission is clear: to remove barriers, free young individuals from debt, and guide them to fulfilling careers. We're committed to establishing effective career paths for students nationwide.

At Work ED, we challenge students to push themselves to try new things and gain confidence outside of their comfort zone through projects, teamwork and presentations. Parents always cite “growth in confidence” as a key takeaway.

Work ED provides comprehensive programming including enrichment, academic/homework support, recreation, and supervision that empowers students with the knowledge and experience of applied learning. Our Curriculum integrates the knowledge of multimodal learning with engaging 21st-century, tech-savvy lessons. Our programs are hands-on and student-centered with offerings kept fresh and aligned to student interest.

At Work ED, we are mission-driven. We use our mission, of helping young people find their voice through positive mentorship and project-based learning, to attract those who fit our culture. We treat our team the same way we treat our students, respectfully as individuals with unique goals, talents, and dreams—and it shows a staff retention rate of 90%. Our strategy for staff retention is as follows:

• A competitive compensation.
• A commitment to internal promotions whenever possible, creating defined professional growth pathways for remaining with Work ED.
• A culture of positivity where we celebrate wins as a team but also develop a growth mindset.
• Leadership Development Plan, including regular in-person workshops and asynchronous online courses.
• Individual Development and Upskilling Program: A collaborative process between the Manager and Reports where individuals define their growth areas and the Manager helps them achieve them.
• Bi-weekly professional development focused on classroom management.
• Regular team building exercises and annual team retreats.
• Giving everyone an opportunity to submit and action new ideas and a culture of open feedback in decision-making.

YOUTH DANCE COACH POSITION

Work ED is hiring dance coaches to join our team based in the Fresno School District, working on site at local elementary & middle schools. This position will support our current program.

Join our incredible Work ED career discovery team and support students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in learning about the world of dance! This is a part-time, hybrid role that will involve 20% classroom curriculum and 80% dance. The schedule is very adjustable to fit your availability and the needs of your assigned school site. You will be teaching a variety of dance forms, including lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary. The essential components of this role are teamwork, creativity, and high energy optimistic attitude.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Supporting our program in the Fresno School District.
• Paid Training Date: A training date will be announced once the positions are filled.
• Program Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Part-Time Hours
• Hybrid of 20% classroom instruction and 80% dance instruction
• Compensation: $28.00 an hour
• Contract Type: 1099 contractor

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Support the Work ED team and your school’s students throughout the weeks of learning dance
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school staff, leadership, and students
• Be flexible in supporting other school sites and peers when needed
• Complete 20% of classroom curriculum instruction as scheduled
• Mandatory Requirements: Background check and Dance Safety and Liability form

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Classroom Management
• High energy and the ability to capture and keep students attention
• Ability to troubleshoot and stay calm under pressure
• Effective ability to form strong relationships with school staff, leadership and students
• Able to identify with youth in their challenges to learn and practice the dance curriculum.
• Brings a fresh perspective & offers life advice for our students
• Dance Background
• Works well with change and adaptable to different environments.
• High emotional intelligence
• Has a passion to work with children

QUALIFICATIONS
You are a great candidate if you have:

• Availability Monday through Friday between 2pm and 6pm (with some flexibility)
• Experience as a current or previous dance coach, dance team coach, youth mentor, or similar
• A passion for helping students discover their love of dance
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• The ability to listen effectively and understand students, parents, and educators’ needs
• A high school diploma or equivalent and either two years of college (48 units) or a local assessment of instructional knowledge

Background Check Requirement: As a part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure work environment, this position requires a comprehensive background check, including the verification of educational credentials.

Proof of Education: To meet this requirement, candidates must be prepared to provide documented proof of their educational qualifications. This may include degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other relevant documentation.

Education Requirement:

• High school diploma or the equivalent, and
• Two years of college (48 units), or
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application through the really portal. Those selected will be part of our in person interview process to be selected for this position.

Website: www.worked.com

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This is a 1099 position. Please ensure you acknowledge this before applying.

Experience:

• working with groups of youth or students: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28