Part-Time Dance Faculty Artist: Ignite Inclusive Movement

Cata | Community Access to the Arts (CATA); Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Birthday bonus

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

All program materials provided

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Part-Time Dance Faculty Artist to design and teach dance, movement, and choreography workshops for people with disabilities. The role emphasizes inclusive techniques, accessibility, and collaboration with partner sites across Berkshire and Columbia counties.

You will lead or co-lead sessions, participate in performances, and engage in ongoing professional development while traveling to towns in MA and NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or related field, or equivalent life/work experience.
• Three years teaching experience as a performing artist in diverse community settings.
• Proficiency as a dancer and choreographer; knowledge across a range of dance forms; culturally informed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and teach participatory dance and choreography workshops for people with disabilities.
• Model organizational values; communicate with partners and supervisors.
• Tailor workshops based on learning outcomes; assist in adaptive tools research.
• Participate in performances and events as leader or support.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and apply feedback to growth.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Dancer

Choreographer

Teaching artist

Time management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Part-Time Dance Faculty Artist to design and teach dance, movement, and choreography workshops for people with disabilities. The role emphasizes inclusive techniques, accessibility, and collaboration with partner sites across Berkshire and Columbia counties.

You will lead or co-lead sessions, participate in performances, and engage in ongoing professional development while traveling to towns in MA and NY.