Dance Instructor

Frederick Douglass Community Center (885 Columbus Avenue)

$25

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Center Director, the Dance Instructor Specialist is responsible for teaching dance choreography to elementary and middle school students at a Children's Aid (CA) after-school program.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Develop and implement course curriculum
• Support students in presenting an end-of-quarter dance performance
• Teach general dance skills to students in creative and engaging ways
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• Attend mandatory staff meetings
• Request and maintain proper care of supplies and equipment needed for activities
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the CA-Dunlevy Milbank Center
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience teaching children and youth
• Experience in various dance genres required.

Competencies:

• Must be comfortable creating choreography
• Creative approach to teaching and engaging dance for youth of all ability levels
• Familiar with and the ability to connect with youth culture trends (ages 14-18)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.