After-School Dance Educator (Part-Time)

Commonpoint Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Dance Instructor for its Youth Education Services Department to design and deliver engaging afterschool dance instruction that builds creativity, confidence, and social‑emotional growth. You will create age‑appropriate lesson plans and foster an inclusive, safe learning environment for diverse youth.

This seasonal/part‑time role reports to the Program Director and requires collaboration with teachers and program staff, while supporting program operations,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience teaching, facilitating, or leading activities for school-aged youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or expertise in the assigned content area.
• Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and engaging instructional activities.
• Strong classroom management, behavior management, and youth engagement skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and other technology used to support instruction and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with program goals, learning objectives, and the approved curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction within an assigned content area, such as Performing Arts or other enrichment areas.
• Prepare instructional materials, supplies, and classroom spaces to support organized, engaging learning experiences.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning.
• Assess student participation and progress through informal observations and age-appropriate methods.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Lesson plan development

Google Workspace proficiency

Youth engagement

Multilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in Education or related field

Job description

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Dance Instructor for its Youth Education Services Department to design and deliver engaging afterschool dance instruction that builds creativity, confidence, and social‑emotional growth. You will create age‑appropriate lesson plans and foster an inclusive, safe learning environment for diverse youth.

This seasonal/part‑time role reports to the Program Director and requires collaboration with teachers and program staff, while supporting program operations,