AFTER SCHOOL DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Job description

Job Title: After School Dance Instructor

Reports To: After School Arts Program Admin.

Work Location: Syracuse, NY

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:45-5:45 pm


FLSA: Part time Non-exempt





A Career with a Cause:



We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and grow.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.





Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.



We are for ALL.






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Position Summary:



This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization.

Under the direction of the After School Program Administrator and the Arts Branch Executive Director, the After School Dance Instructor is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in class and lesson development; classroom management; organization; interpersonal, verbal and written communication; and collaborative relationships.

The Dance Instructor’s responsibilities include lesson planning, class proposals, material lists, attendance-keeping, day-to-day teaching and classroom management, and class schedules.

The After School Dance Instructor provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.






Salary and Benefits:


+ Salary Range: $31.67, Part-time Non-exempt

+ YMCA Membership



Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:


+ Develop and implement arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles as well as expand the student’s interest in art.

+ Create a safe and trusting creative environment in the classroom.

+ Ensure the safety of all students.

+ Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.

+ Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.

+ Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.

+ Handle disruptive behaviors in accordance with the SCSD Code of Conduct and all program procedures.

+ Follow all guidelines and procedures stated in the program’s staff handbook.

+ Maintain required paperwork for the After School Arts Program Administrator.

+ Attend mandatory YMCA/Syracuse City School District trainings as/when required.

+ All other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator or Executive Director.



YMCA Leadership Competencies:


+ Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

+ Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

+ Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations


Experience, Education, and Qualifications:



+ A college degree related to the position’s related art field, or a similar degree of demonstrable professional experience in the appropriate arts genre (performance, teaching, exhibitions, etc.).

+ Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an art education related environment.

+ Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.

+ Possess strong experience and skills in their given field of fine arts.

+ Provide examples of personal art work to demonstrate their abilities.

+ Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.

+ Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and implement meaningful and creative lesson plans appropriate for the targeted age group.



Trainings & Certifications:


+ Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

+ Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.



Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.




+ Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.



+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.



+ Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.




Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment.

This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment.

At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others.

All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Required Skill Profession

Other General