New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticSummer 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 25000 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 Specialistsare 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 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 experienceinstructing youth
Experience working with children strongly preferred
This role requires you to be in-person at work.
Schedule:
Part-Time Seasonal(July 2nd August 14th)
Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly. (**No Summer Camp on July 4**)
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 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 onJune 23rd 24th or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edgeprovides 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.
Required Experience:
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