Dance Arts Instructor - Part Time
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteFayetteville, New York, United States
Fayetteville, New York, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$41,600–$41,600 yearLarge
Part TimeLarge
Job Summary
Develop and implement dancing lessons that increase students' knowledge of art principles while maintaining a safe, trusting creative environment in the Dance Studio. Create class proposals, manage material lists and attendance, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the studio with the team. Communicate respectfully with students and parents, handle disruptive behaviors, and reinforce positive creative strides. Actively participate in promoting the Y-Arts program and work with instructors to plan and lead two recitals per year. Maintain required paperwork, attend mandatory trainings, and pursue learning opportunities related to art education and character development.
Required Qualifications
- A college degree related to the position's related art field
- Prior experience working directly with students in a dance education related environment
- 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
- Must attend and complete Listen First within 90-days of employment
- Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, climb a minimum of two flights of stairs (approximately every 1/2 hour), lift/move and carry approximately 30 pounds, and use hands and fingers
- Special vision abilities required close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work
- Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission
- Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Other: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feels valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for bett...
- Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently
- Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member
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