Need Activity Specialisjt - Dance Teacher for Long Island City High School in Queens, NY

Job title: Activity Specialisjt - Dance Teacher for Long Island City High School
Company: St. John's University
Job description: St. John?s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University?s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John?s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John?s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

ACTIVITY SPECIALIST

POSITION: DANCE TEACHER

Dates of employment: Academic school year 2023-2024

Pay: $25hr-$35hr

Job location: Long Island City HS

The St. John?s University Upward Bound Program provides fundamental support to participants from Long Island City High School in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

The St. John?s University Upward Bound program is currently seeking (1) Dance Teacher for our after-school program which will be held at Long Island City High School, located in Long Island City, NY. The after-school program will begin in mid- September 2023 and end in June of 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead debates with students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history of Dance.
• Choreograph dance pieces for the participants and organize performance details (costumes, rehearsals, parent communication) for company concerts.
• Create and run up-to-date and relevant drills.
• Plan various student activities and performances.
• Fill in additional teaching positions when needed (Hip hop, ballet, African, pointe, and tap, salsa, merengue)
• Help kids gain strength, balance, and coordination and other gymnastic skills.
• Assist with creating an event planning budget per season, including shopping and ordering costumes, supplies, props, etc.
• Focus on teaching fundamental dance steps and positions, while incorporating improvisational and choreographic elements.
• Receive and implement ongoing feedback and support from an outstanding educational leadership team and faculty.
• Administrate dance classes to disadvantaged adolescents participating in after-school program designed to inspire youth to pursue creative arts
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child?s strengths and areas of growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, Upward Bound, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
• Other activities and duties that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; College credits and formal education in specialized activity preferred.
• Have a demonstrated talent/aptitude with the ability and experience to teach in any of the following Dance areas ((Hip hop, ballet, African, pointe, and tap, salsa, merengue)
• Formal certification in specialized activity required.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Access, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Must be available to work Monday ? Thursday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm some Saturdays as needed.

How to :

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please submit your r?sum? and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization to Program Director via the APPLY button below.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John?s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John?s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Expected salary: $25 - 35 per hour
Location: Queens, NY

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