Dance All Styles Activity Instructor – Youth Program

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Activity Instructor for Dance All Styles (PS224) to engage youth with diverse dance expressions after school hours. The role focuses on age-appropriate curriculum, teamwork, and positive youth development.

The schedule runs Monday to Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm, up to 8 hours per week, September through June. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant teaching or coaching experience, with energy and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience with dance education or coaching youth.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate activities and curricula.
• Strong communication and group management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age- and skill-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Work with participants to develop artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Pre-plan activities with structured start/end rituals.
• Facilitate scaffolded activities promoting teamwork and growth.
• Lead activities during community hours and support staff-led initiatives.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, strength-based environment.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance instruction

Youth engagement

Curriculum planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Activity Instructor for Dance All Styles (PS224) to engage youth with diverse dance expressions after school hours. The role focuses on age-appropriate curriculum, teamwork, and positive youth development.

The schedule runs Monday to Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm, up to 8 hours per week, September through June. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant teaching or coaching experience, with energy and creativity.