STEM From Dance · 3 weeks ago
Camp Facilitator, Dance
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSTEM From Dance is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown girls through a unique summer camp experience that combines STEM and dance. As a Dance Facilitator, you will lead engaging dance sessions, facilitate student-led choreography, and support students in exploring the intersections of dance and STEM concepts.
EducationNon ProfitPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Lead engaging dance sessions, guiding students in genres such as Hip-Hop, Step, Afro-Caribbean, Contemporary, and more
Facilitate student-led choreography, helping participants create original movement pieces that integrate STEM concepts
Follow and execute the provided curriculum and daily schedule, adapting as needed based on students' progress
Assess, manage, and differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of dance proficiency
Co-lead a cohort of 15-25 girls alongside a STEM Facilitator, fostering a collaborative, engaging, and affirming learning environment
Integrate dance with STEM themes, supporting students in exploring movement through technology, coding, and engineering concepts
Assist in preparing students for the Camp Showcase, where they will present their final projects to family and the community
Work closely with the Site Leader and Site Operations Lead to ensure a seamless camp experience
Support general Camp logistics, including set-up, transitions, and maintaining a positive atmosphere
Ensure all data collection for lessons and student progress is accurately captured
Attend all required training sessions and team meetings before and during the program
Support student-led projects, ensuring participants apply their knowledge to real-world creative work
Establish and reinforce clear classroom norms that foster a positive, inclusive, and affirming learning space where students feel safe to explore, create, and take risks
Provide individual or small-group guidance to students who need additional support in STEM concepts, ensuring that all students are engaged and progressing
Guide students in exploring the intersections of STEM and dance, helping them apply computational thinking and engineering design to movement-based projects
Qualification
Required
You are deeply aligned with STEM From Dance's mission and values, demonstrating a genuine passion for empowering girls of color in STEM
You have an educational background or work experience in dance
You have prior experience facilitating dance instruction, preferably with students aged 8-18
You have a demonstrated ability to manage a classroom of 15-25 students effectively
You have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive learning space
You have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
You possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a teamwork mentality
You have an energetic and engaging presence, allowing you to connect with students and keep them motivated
You possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills
You have the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, from lesson execution to student mentorship
You embody STEM From Dance's work philosophy
Company
STEM From Dance
STEM From Dance integrates dance and STEM education for girls of color through tech-infused performance programs.
Founded in 2012
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OpenAI Foundation
2025-12-03Grant
Leadership Team
Yamilée Toussaint
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-29
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