Movement/Dance Hourly Teaching Artist

Dancers Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 64,747; Part time

Job summary

A performing arts organization in San Francisco seeks Movement Teaching Artists to lead afterschool classes for Transitional Kindergarten to 5th-grade students. The ideal candidates will be active artists with a commitment to racial justice and the communities they serve. Responsibilities include teaching diverse movement arts such as Bhangra and Contemporary dance. Starting compensation is $47 per hour. Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, sample lesson plan, and work portfolio via email.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching movement arts to children in grades TK-5.
• Understanding of racial justice values and commitment to community service.
• Active engagement in one's artistic practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach afterschool classes in various movement arts.
• Represent the Workshop in classroom settings.
• Collaborate with community partners for program success.

Skills

Experience in movement arts

Strong communication skills

Cultural competency

Job description

Performing Arts Workshop seeks Movement Teaching Artists (Afro-Peruvian, Bomba, Hawaiian, Pan African, Bhangra, Mexican Folklorico, Son Jarocho, Tap, Contemporary, hip‑hop, Capoeira, and other movement arts) to teach Transitional Kindergarten – 5th grade Afterschool classes in semester‑length and yearlong residencies at our partner sites in San Francisco.

Our teaching artists are active artists and growing educators in their artistic practice. As representatives of the Workshop in the classroom and the communities they serve, teaching artists share a commitment to our mission and racial justice values. Starting compensation of $47 per hour. Due to word limit, please email [e-mail] for more in‑depth information and inquiries.

Location: Performing Arts Workshop Partner Sites

Application Process

To apply, please email [e-mail] and include the following materials:

• Résumé
• Cover Letter
• Sample Lesson Plan
• Work Portfolio