DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching Artist

Status:  Exempt

 

Dance Theatre of Harlem, established since 1969, is a multicultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence; it is renowned for its solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts.

The Dancing Through Barriers® (DTB) arts education program of Dance Theatre of Harlem, offers members of the community the opportunity to gather, create, learn and perform through a wide range of education and community programs by incorporating various genres dance such as ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles of the African Diaspora.

Reporting to the Arts Education & Outreach Manager and depending on each individual placement/assignment, the Teaching Artist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to any of the following:

Essential functions

*Teaching diverse populations (pre-K to12 and college students, adults, seniors, etc.) in all areas of DTB arts education and outreach programs, including but not limited to dance residencies, workshops, lectures and professional development sessions.

*Incorporating DTB objectives and assessment tools into DTB curricular lessons, as well as submitting lesson plans, weekly time sheets and reports, student surveys, and assessments/rubrics.

*Attending DTB/DTH meetings and professional development sessions, including but not limited to leading training sessions and working/meeting with DTB/DTH staff and specialists with regard to all DTB curricula.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications

*Degree in dance preferred and/or professional performance experience
*2+ years of teaching experience and/or experience working in public school settings preferred
*Exceptional knowledge of different genres of dance techniques
*Passion for dance education, good improvisation and creative skills.
*Ability to be consistent and commit to the duration of a program
*Ability to command a classroom and engage children

*Have exemplary professional conduct
*Must be well organized and the ability to maintain accurate records
*Have excellent interpersonal communication skills
*Strong classroom management skills and ability to work in team settings
*Ability to adapt to different classroom dynamics and to foster an inclusive atmosphere
*Must show initiative and demonstrate life-long learning
*Must have basic computer skills, such as knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PPT)
*Eligibility to work in USA.

 

Terms and Conditions:

*Must have availability between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday for teaching in public and private schools September through June (A minimum of 3 days per week). For after school applicants, must be available Monday through Friday 2:30pm – 5pm (A minimum of 3 days per week).

*Fingerprinting clearance with the New York State Department of Education required.
*Must be willing to travel to other boroughs and Tri-state areas
*Possess a valid driver’s license (Optional, but helpful)
*Part time- temporary
*Compensation:  Hourly commensurate with experience and education, paid on a bi-weekly basis.  Statutory benefits only.

***Dance Theatre of Harlem is an equal opportunity employer.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

We will be holding in studio screenings for the Teaching Artist position on Friday, June 7, 2019, starting at 11am- 2pm. Applicants should also bring a short lesson plan. To attend the studio screening, you must send a cover letter, resume and 3 (three) professional reference letters to smorris@dancetheatreofharlem.org by May 31, 2019.

Location: Dance Theatre of Harlem

               466 West 152 Street

               New York, NY 10031