After School Enrichment Coach: Dance & Creative Movement (26- 27 School Year)

About the role

Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation. Become a dance and creative movement after school coach and help us change the way kids play!

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate dance programming for students in grades Pre-K through middle school.
• Create progressive lesson plans that build skills, creativity, and confidence over time.
• Adapt programming to meet varying age groups, ability levels, and student needs.
• Organize informal performances or showcases when applicable.
• Foster a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Build positive relationships with students while encouraging teamwork, self-expression, and respect.
• Model and promote positive character development and healthy peer interactions.
• Use positive reinforcement and positive language at all times when engaging with the students.
• Actively supervise all students to ensure a safe and structured environment.
• Incorporate appropriate warm-ups, cool-downs, and injury-prevention techniques.
• Respond appropriately to injuries, behavioral challenges, or conflicts, following organizational policies.
• Work closely with site leadership and other program staff to align programming with overall site goals.
• Communicate effectively with coaches and leaders regarding student participation and progress.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to actively engage with youth.
• Be prepared in proper uniform for every day of program.
• Uphold the organization's mission and values both in and out of the program.
• Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Experience teaching creative movement to groups of elementary and/or middle school children.
• Possess at least two years of prior teaching experience in different creative movement and dance genres.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to relate to younger children, work with different age groups, and partner with school staff to support children's physical and emotional needs.
• Be available to work Monday - Friday during after school hours (2-6pm) to teach creative movement and dance lessons and help children prepare for ongoing performances.
• Able to reliably commute to multiple locations throughout the week to teach classes throughout NYC.
• Up-to-date physical and tuberculosis test documentation will be required before starting.
• You must pass Federal and NY State background checks and be willing to complete Department of Education fingerprinting before starting.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are a plus.