Dance Specialist Queens

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

Extended Day Activity Instructors - Dance Specialists are responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor is a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.

Build strong relationships with and among students

Knowledgeable and skilled in one or more styles of dance and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in dance.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents

Teach or co-lead daily activities

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students

Support the coordination of program events

Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Dance and have at least one year experience

Experience working with children strongly preferred

This role requires you to be in-person at work.