DREAM ยท 2 months ago
Dance & Cheer Instructor
New York, NY: South Bronx
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expDREAM is a youth development organization that serves over 2,500 youth through educational and sports programs. The Dance & Cheer Instructor will create diverse learning experiences focusing on artistic and cultural activities for students in grades Pre-K to 8, collaborating with other staff to ensure a fun and engaging environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Design and deliver a series of lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model and that supports interest exploration and enrichment exposure for early elementary students
Design and deliver a series of lesson plans for an enrichment activity aligned to the DREAM program model and that culminates in a project or presentation
Collaborate with Youth Workers, Dean of Student Life and Associate Director of Extended Learning and Enrichment to provide a cohesive and fun experience for youth
Embed literacy throughout all instruction
Prepare all materials before activities begin and facilitate a thorough clean up afterwards
Encourage youth to positively participate in activities
Serve as a role model while demonstrating professional behavior
Implement all health and safety protocols as required, including ensuring child safety and responding appropriately to any incidents
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age by the role's start date
High school diploma required
Ability to independently plan and implement lessons in proposed specialty area
Clear passion for specialty area
Understanding of effective youth development strategies and conflict resolution
Exemplary social, organizational, and communication skills
Dedication to the program and ability to collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive, productive youth experience
Ability to work in-person during all program hours required
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or certification in related field preferred
2+ years experience working with groups of youth, or similar experience preferred
Benefits
403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours
Disability benefits
Referral bonuses
Access to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more
High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they earn a Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
Company
DREAM
Originally founded as Harlem RBI, DREAM traces its beginnings to 1991, when a group of volunteers transformed an abandoned, garbage-strewn lot into two baseball diamonds for the youth of East Harlem.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Kim
Director of Special Projects to the COO
Raymie Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer
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