Friday, August 9, 2013

Immediate Hire for September: Dance and Martial Arts Instructors Needed for After School Programming

 

IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN NYC

 

(8) Dance Instructors (African, Salsa, Hip Hop, Step, Jazz, Break Dance and/or Creative Movement)

(4) Martial Arts

Fit 4 Life NYC is committed to filling the activity gaps that exist in children's lives by introducing them to a variety of traditional and non-traditional activities such as yoga, dance, fitness and martial arts activities. We are currently seeking talented and caring Enrichment Instructors to join our team. If you are a youth development and fitness enthused professional who is serious about putting a stop to rising childhood obesity rates and you want to help children live active lives, then we encourage you to apply.

We are looking to hire the following Elementary (K-4th grade) and Middle School (5th-8th grade) Instructors:

-Dance Instructors: African, Salsa, Hip Hop, Step, Jazz, Break Dance and/or Creative Movement
-Martial Arts Instructors - Capoeira, Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do or Cardio Kickboxing

-Sports-specific/Physical Education and/or Fit Games


In order to be considered for the position you MUST email info@fit4lifenyc.com the following as an attachment:

A detailed cover letter indicating your availability, which age group you have experience in teaching, which instructor position you are applying for and why you are interested in working for Fit 4 Life NYC

A resume detailing your experience and
education

A lesson plan that you will demonstrate for us. You can choose the lesson/activity and the target audience. You will have 3-5 minutes to demonstrate the lesson at the time of your interview

3 references that includes their first and last name, contact information and relationship to you.

Once your cover letter, resume and lesson plan has been reviewed by our placement staff, you will receive a telephone call confirming receipt. The message will also provide you with more information on the hiring event. Due to the large volume of applicants only qualified candidates will be contacted.


Qualifications:

A minimum of 1year experience teaching groups of elementary and/or middle school
children.

Experience teaching your specialty as a lead instructor in an elementary/middle school,
afterschool and/or summer camp setting

A passion for teaching your specialty to youth

Strong group and classroom management skills.

Some experience with lesson planning

Customer service and organization skills

A clear demonstration of success in working with children (verified by references) in
elementary and/or middle school

Up to date fingerprint clearance by the NYC Department of Education and DOH. If you are
not currently fingerprinted you will be required to complete it before starting.

Up to date physical and TB vaccination

Job Details

•MUST be available to teach 1 - 15 hours per week.
• 20-25 students in each class in an elementary and/or middle school
• Instructors will participate in orientation and professional development prior to start date.
• On-going technical assistance and resources will be provided along with ongoing staff  development training and support. You will learn the latest teaching techniques in the areas of classroom management, lesson planning, creating an all-inclusive environment and more.

Hiring Timeline:
-Applicant MUST be available for orientation end of August and to start beginning of September


How to apply:

Email info@fit4lifenyc.com your cover letter, resume and lesson plan as an attachment

Cover letters MUST include your availability, boroughs you are interested in working and willing to travel to, which age group you have experience in teaching, and why you are interestedin working for Fit 4 Life NYC

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED AS AN ATTACHMENT. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF IT IS NOT.

Please no phone calls. You will be contacted if we find that your resume and experience meet our requirements.

Location: Brooklyn and Manhattan

Compensation: $15 - $30 depending onprofessional experience and placement

This is a part-time job.

This is a contract job.

 

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