Teaching Artists for After School and Outreach Programs

Title: Teaching Artists for After-School and Outreach Programs

Location(s): Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Salary range: $35-$55 hourly for PT, or $45,000-$60,000 annual salary, depending on role and experience

Level: Positions range from entry-level through Assistant Director level

Position type: FT and PT available

Position Overview: We are seeking Dance Teaching Artists for both full-time and part-time roles in our After-School and Outreach Programs. These roles are high impact and designed for individuals with a strong professional dance performance background who are passionate about dance education and outreach. Individuals passionate about the difference that dance education can make in childrens lives, with an interest in continued career growth and enhancement are encouraged to apply. We have positions open in several program areas including Outreach and Advanced Training, are looking for teachers with backgrounds in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, hip hop, and other styles, and we have opportunities based in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque. For full-time positions, Teaching Artists must also have interest and experience in supporting administration and production of programs.
Whether you are looking for an entry-level position at a place to grow your career, or you are a seasoned professional interested in leadership roles and advanced teaching and choreography opportunities, we have a place for you.

Organization Mission: NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. NDI New Mexico teaches children excellence through the dynamic discipline of dance. We are one of the largest organizations serving youth in our state and our programs address critical youth development needs by partnering with public schools in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and Residency sites throughout the state, offering both rigorous performing arts classes for all ages, and an In-School Outreach Programs for 3rd to 5th graders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Artistic- Teaching and Choreography

- Teaches in NDI New Mexico In-school programs, including creating lesson plans and choreography aligned with NDI New Mexico curriculum and Impact Model, in collaboration with colleagues and directors of multiple programs.

- Depending on experience, teaching After-School classes in discipline areas of expertise, can include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, creative movement or other styles. Ideal candidates can teach across several age groups and levels, coordinating lesson plans and choreography for performances aligned with curriculum and Impact Model.

- Teaches in specialty programs including summer, specialty/community guest pieces, workshops.

- Opportunities for directing programs, based on experience

Administration, Production, and Special Projects (FT positions)

- Supports administrative operations for programs and associated events and activities, including but not limited to planning and creating schedules, leading and tracking communication with students and families, creating informational materials related to event and program logistics, and other communications and administrative duties, as assigned.

- Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances, including acting as stage manager, deck manager, runner/assistant stage manager, or other roles as assigned and based on experience.

- Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including fundraising events, teacher training, off-site performances, and others as needed.

General Duties:

- Works collaboratively with all staff to ensure quality, consistency, and coordination of all work and programming.

- Schedules regular office hour time (FT)

- Attends all staff meetings, professional development workshops, and other meetings as needed.

- Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures.

- Cultivates Relationships with community stakeholders, developing positive relationships with parent volunteers to engage families in the program, inspiring their commitment, and enlisting and coordinating their support for events, and acting as an advocate for the organization with all community stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Job-specific requirements

- Professional dance performance experience preferred

- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in job-related duties (teaching, choreography, arts production/administration)

- Experience teaching in outreach programs preferred

- Ability to work a flexible schedule

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent organizational skills

- Highly motivated and energetic

- Passionate about working with children through the NDI-NM methodology

- Passionate about work with children in after-school dance program with focus on balancing rigorous dance training with a philosophy of inclusion, celebration of diversity, and focus on building confidence, character, and community

- Bachelors degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field, or the equivalent education/experience, preferred

- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred

Working Conditions, Environment, and Physical Requirements

- Functions performed in a variety of environments including: NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations

- Requires reimbursable in-state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events

- Requires weekend and evening hours.

- Requires extensive physical movement, dance, high energy, and stamina

- May require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Core NDI-NM Employee Requirements

- Believes in the mission of the organization

- Strives for excellence in this job with a Can Do attitude

- Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages

- Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven

- Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities

- Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills

- Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening

- Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity

- Operates in a fiscally responsible manner

- Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

- Professional appearance and telephone manner