Summer Dance Specialist Queens at NEW YORK EDGE, INC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dance Instruction, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Implementation, Youth Instruction, Activity Coordination, Goal Setting, Safety Procedures, Relationship Building, Program Events Support, Assessment Administration

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Activity Instructor- Dance Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Who we are: 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. What is a Dance Specialist: Summer Dance Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens at New York Edge summer day camp 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. What will you do: * 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 instructing youth * Experience working with children strongly preferred * This role requires you to be in-person at work. Schedule: Part-Time Seasonal (July 1st – August 14th) Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly. (**No Summer Camp on July 3**) * Elementary school: Monday- Friday 12pm-6pm * Middle school: Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th) Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials) To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/ [https://newyorkedge.org/careers/] New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

Summer Dance Activity Specialists are responsible for leading summer day camp programming for children and teens, which includes designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across program sites. They must also prepare activity materials, explain techniques and safety procedures, and establish clear goals for all lessons and projects.