Dance Specialist- Manhattan

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Dance Specialist for Manhattan, part-time after-school program sites. You will lead dance activities, design engaging lesson plans, and ensure safety.

This role requires in-person presence, familiarity with youth programs, and the ability to work with diverse students in a fast-paced environment. Pay is $20-$25/hour, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Dance knowledge and ability to teach youth.
• Must have at least a High School Diploma.
• In-person role requiring you to be on-site.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school dance activities and instruction for children and teens.
• Design and implement lesson plans and curricula across sites.
• Establish clear objectives for each lesson and communicate them to students.
• Coordinate and support program events and activities.
• Administer pre/post assessments for student activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance

Teaching

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Dance Specialist- Manhattan

Part time hourly New York, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4376

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticActivity 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 25,000 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:

Extended Day Activity Instructors - Dance Specialistsare responsible for leading after school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program 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 participants. In 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 experience
• Experience working with children strongly preferred
• This role requires you to be in-person at work.

Schedule:

Part-Time:

Monday- Friday (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)

Pay : $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials)

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.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

New York Edge provides 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.