Arts & Enrichment Line Dance Instructor I - II

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• •Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• •Must have at least one (1) year of teaching experience in line dance
• •Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• •Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment
• •Must be able to demonstrate and perform the techniques unique to varying art disciplines
• •Must be able to push, pull or balance
• •Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted
• •Must be able to lift/move a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance
• •Vision requirements include: near acuity, far acuity, and depth perception and color vision
• •Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift
• •Must exhibit manual dexterity and the ability to handle objects
• •Must be able to talk and hear via the telephone, email, and through face-to-face communication
• •Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner while creating unique and fun experiences and teaching safety in the classroom
• •Must be able to communicate verbally with both children and adults
• •Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities
• •Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• •Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• •Must be able to work in a busy office environment subject to continuous interruptions
• •Must be able to work outside subject to variable weather, ecosystems and landscapes
• •Must be prepared, creative and energized when teaching
• •Must provide a safe learning environment and manage the classroom effectively
• •Must keep students in line of vision at all times
• •Must enforce safety and program rules, policies, and regulations
• •Must recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly and calmly
• •Must administer first aid as needed
• •Must respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner
• •Must resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• •Must correct or inform supervisor of any facility hazards
• •Must communicate issues/complaints to supervisor as needed
• •Must attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations
• •Must travel offsite to regular classes and special events to instruct and lead art and enrichment classes
• •Must attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis
• •Must be able to subs for co-workers when available
• •Must be responsible for securing substitutes for all scheduled and published shifts if unable to work
• •Must be able to adapt instruction techniques to meet the needs of participants
• •Must maintain course records and rosters
• •Must communicate with co-workers, patrons and coordinators effectively and efficiently
• •Must present relevant content to students by showing examples of selected dances, provide students with demonstrations and ways to practice line dance
• •Must help promote arts and enrichment programming
• •Must ensure that appropriate equipment/supplies are available for classes and events
• •Must set up and take down
• •Must perform required cleaning
• •Must inspect and report tool/equipment condition on a regular basis to ensure safe use
• •Must monitor supply inventory and ensure responsible use of supplies to prevent waste
• •Must be knowledgeable of positive interaction techniques with children, students and their parents, adult and senior students, and staff
• •Must be able to demonstrate use of positive interaction techniques in all interactions
• •Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner while creating unique and fun experiences and teaching safety in the classroom
• •Must be able to communicate verbally with both children and adults
• •Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities
• •Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• •Must be able to demonstrate and perform the techniques unique to varying art disciplines
• •Must be able to push, pull or balance
• •Must have upper body strength to lift/move a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted
• •Must be able to lift/move a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance
• •Must have near acuity, far acuity, and depth perception and color vision
• •Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift
• •Must exhibit manual dexterity and the ability to handle objects
• •Must be able to talk and hear via the telephone, email, and through face-to-face communication
• •Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• •Must be able to work in a busy office environment subject to continuous interruptions
• •Must be able to work outside subject to variable weather, ecosystems and landscapes

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience teaching art and/or enrichment is preferred
• •Current certifications in AED/CPR and First Aid preferred