Dance Class Support Assistant

amda-internal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking dependable student workers to assist the Dance Department by providing extra in-class support for students. The Student Dance Instructional Assistant will support AMDA dance faculty as an aide to students within dance courses.

Role focuses on attending class meetings, collaborating with instructors to identify adaptive movements and blocking, and partnering with students during group activities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled for Fall 2026 at AMDA College of the Performing Arts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Prior dance experience.
• Reliability and ability to show up punctually and consistently.
• Responsive to staff direction.
• Experience in supportive roles - helping others succeed and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Attend all class meetings with AMDA students.
• Collaborate with AMDA instructors and students to identify adaptive movements and blocking.
• Partner with students during partnered and/or group activities.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Dance experience

Supportive roles experience

Education

Enrolled AMDA student Fall 2026

Job description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking dependable student workers to assist the Dance Department by providing extra in-class support for students. The Student Dance Instructional Assistant will support AMDA dance faculty as an aide to students within dance courses.

Role focuses on attending class meetings, collaborating with instructors to identify adaptive movements and blocking, and partnering with students during group activities.