Dance Teaching Artist Job at 92nd Street Y in New York

Job Summary:

Reporting to the School Engagement in the Arts Department (School Engagement), 92NY Teaching Artists are practicing professional artists and educators in the arts and humanities disciplines and are committed to helping students discover and nurture their intellectual and artistic passions. School Engagement is one of New York Citys largest community arts education providers, creating dynamic programs, performances and talks for thousands of K-12 students and their teachers each year across the boroughsand now nationwide through our digital-track offerings.

We are currently seeking Dance Teaching Artists to lead school-based residencies as part of School Engagements 2024-2025 Discover Dance Program. Dance Teaching Artists will work with School Engagements partnering elementary school classrooms in grades 2-3, guiding students through an active exploration of various movement styles in their social/historical context. The program includes two live student performances at the 92NY featuring celebrated dancers and choreographers.

Applicants should be available to participate in curriculum workshops with 92NY staff in September / October 2024 and be available to work during regular school hours (8am-2:30pm ET) from October 2024-May 2025. School Engagement aims to retain excellent Teaching Artists and invests in Teaching Artists by providing a range of meaningful professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Teach weekly workshops at School Engagements participating elementary school classrooms (a total of 18 workshops per participating class).
• Workshops typically last 45 minutes, the equivalent of a class period. Teaching Artists typically work with four or five 45-min classes per visit. Schools are located across the boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Manhattan). Teaching Artists will attend and actively participate in required trainings, meetings and professional development opportunities.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired:

• Passionate about teaching and creating warm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments.
• 3-5 of experience leading dance education experiences in group/classroom settings for children at the elementary school level.
• Enthusiastic about working with 2^nd - 3^rd grade students.
• Enthusiastic about working within a well-supported 18-session dance curriculum.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact authentically with diverse populations.
• Strong practice in teaching for social justice and racial equity.
• Skills/training and professional experience performing and/or teaching various movement styles including: African and West Indian dance forms, ballet, modern and contemporary styles.
• Current proof of fingerprinting clearance through the NYC and NY State Department of Education is required for employment.
• Teaching experience in diverse educational settings is a plus.

Work Environment & Requirements:

Work Hours and Environment

16.5 hours/week

Applicants should be available to work during regular school hours (8am-2:30pm ET) from October 2024 May 2025.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Per Diem Compensation

$105/per class session.

Teaching Artists are also compensated for participation in curriculum meetings with 92NY and planning meetings with school staff.