Dance Instructor

Kroc Center Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago is seeking a part-time Dance Instructor to lead classes, develop curricula, and assess student progress within the Kroc Arts & Education Department.

The role collaborates with schools and community partners, recruits participants, and supports positive youth engagement under The Salvation Army policies. Teaching schedule is flexible but requires timely class starts.

Qualifications

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience.
• Provide a record of dance performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance classes.
• Design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans; provide activity summaries to Kroc Fine Arts Director.
• Develop and implement collaborative partnerships for dance programming with schools and organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts as directed by Arts and Education Director.
• Attend assigned staff meetings and teach additional classes/workshops as needed.
• Follow The Salvation Army policies and procedures.

Skills

Dance instruction

Curriculum development

Community partnerships

Leadership

Time management

Job description

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Dance Instructor Part Time

LOCATION/DEPT: RJKCCC Kroc Arts & Education Department

REPORTS TO: Music & Gospel Fine Arts Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: 203

PAY RANGE : $18.74-22.49

The dance instructor will be responsible for teaching dance classes, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for teaching dance classes.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Director on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for dance programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Arts and Education Director.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

Experience:

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience.
• Provide a record of dance performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Skills /Abilities:

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development of dance.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as required.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified within 30 days of hire.
• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Requires bending, squatting, dancing and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

COMPETENCIES:

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
• Respect others’ property and person.
• Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

Additional Information

DOING THEMOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world?The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need.We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA AmendmentsActif you have a disability and would like to requestan accommodationto apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is anEqual Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have beenimpactedby the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.