Salsa Instructor – Youth Arts & Leadership (Part-Time)

Salsa University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone in New York, NY, is seeking a part-time Salsa Specialist to teach salsa to youth on-site. The role focuses on project-based learning, lesson planning, and leadership development through dance.

Regular schedule includes weekday evenings and weekend blocks, with a summer camp window. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of teaching and youth-arts experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of teaching experience, with at least one year in youth arts education or youth development.
• Experience in youth arts education and youth development is relevant.
• Lesson planning and project-based learning ability.
• Strong instructional, communication, planning, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead salsa lessons and activities.
• Develop project-based curriculum.
• Support artistic, educational, and leadership growth.
• Organize trips, guest speakers, and special events.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute team insights.

Skills

Lesson planning

Project-based learning

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harlem Children's Zone in New York, NY, is seeking a part-time Salsa Specialist to teach salsa to youth on-site. The role focuses on project-based learning, lesson planning, and leadership development through dance.

Regular schedule includes weekday evenings and weekend blocks, with a summer camp window. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of teaching and youth-arts experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication and teamwork skills.