Urgently Require Dance Teaching Artist - Flushing, NY in Flushing, Queens, NY
Job title: Dance Teaching Artist - Flushing, NY
Company: Boys? Club of New York
Job description: Position: Dance Instructor
Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys? Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Performing Arts Instructor will be responsible for leading art classes of 4 to 20 boys, ages 7-21. We are seeking a reliable, highly motivated candidate with a strong record of working with young people. The Performing Arts Instructor will plan and implement an age-appropriate and engaging art program to help members develop confidence and self-expression. He/she will also be responsible for effective classroom management, supervision, and safety of members, ensuring an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful experience.
Job Requirements
Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice
Encourage participation and collaboration and foster confidence, self-expression, and creativity
Use various teaching techniques and materials, adapting to meet participants? needs, if necessary
Review instructional content, methods, and student performance to develop recommendations for curriculum revision, development, and/or elimination
Complete and submit all relevant reports, including supply requests, lesson plans, and timesheets
Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Art Director
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, improvisation and other teaching mechanisms
Discuss and demonstrate vocal and body expression to teach acting, dancing, and movement styles, character development, and personality projection
Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior
Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least 2 years relevant training, 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience facilitating middle school or high school youth performing arts programs
Experience with various theater/dance forms including but not limited to improvisation, acting/playwriting, and/or stage movement
Demonstrated leadership in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting
Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and self-assuredness
First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
PTO: Sick time only
The Boys? Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Expected salary: $30 per hour
Location: Flushing, Queens, NY
Apply Now
Company: Boys? Club of New York
Job description: Position: Dance Instructor
Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys? Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Performing Arts Instructor will be responsible for leading art classes of 4 to 20 boys, ages 7-21. We are seeking a reliable, highly motivated candidate with a strong record of working with young people. The Performing Arts Instructor will plan and implement an age-appropriate and engaging art program to help members develop confidence and self-expression. He/she will also be responsible for effective classroom management, supervision, and safety of members, ensuring an enjoyable, challenging and meaningful experience.
Job Requirements
Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice
Encourage participation and collaboration and foster confidence, self-expression, and creativity
Use various teaching techniques and materials, adapting to meet participants? needs, if necessary
Review instructional content, methods, and student performance to develop recommendations for curriculum revision, development, and/or elimination
Complete and submit all relevant reports, including supply requests, lesson plans, and timesheets
Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Art Director
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, improvisation and other teaching mechanisms
Discuss and demonstrate vocal and body expression to teach acting, dancing, and movement styles, character development, and personality projection
Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior
Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least 2 years relevant training, 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience facilitating middle school or high school youth performing arts programs
Experience with various theater/dance forms including but not limited to improvisation, acting/playwriting, and/or stage movement
Demonstrated leadership in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting
Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and self-assuredness
First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
PTO: Sick time only
The Boys? Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Expected salary: $30 per hour
Location: Flushing, Queens, NY
Apply Now