Teaching Artist- Apprentice

Purpose of NDI New Mexico Teaching Artist Apprentice:

This role is responsible for learning and delivering the NDI New Mexico In-school curriculum and teaching methodology through our classes in the public schools, helping children and youth develop confidence and character through dance. Training takes place under the supervision of a master instructor in our award-winning curriculum and the core competencies of the NDI New Mexico pedagogy. Instructors are creative partners with a team of teaching artists and musicians to create choreography and lead public school students to success in their culminating performances.

The Apprentice is responsible to their Program Artistic Director(s) for carrying out the mission and the policies of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teaching and Choreography Training period includes paid apprenticeship learning under the guidance of a master teacher, and participating in training and enrichment workshops to learn the pedagogy and build teaching skills. Schedule can range from 3-12 hours/week Prepares assignments and lesson plans for classes as directed by lead teaching artist

Works collaboratively with teaching and music team to create choreography for outreach programs

Production Support Works backstage in support of culminating performances for programs

General Artistic Duties:

Attends all enrichment workshops and staff meetings as needed

Follows NDI New Mexico program curriculum set by program director

Provides program director with required materials and information as needed

Subbing classes when available

Other duties as needed and mutually agreed upon Working Conditions, Environment and

Physical Requirements:

Requires weekend and evening hours

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

In applicable programs performs functions in a variety of environments including: NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations

In applicable programs may require reimbursable in-state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events

Job Specific Requirements:

Professional dance performance experience

College level education preferred

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in job-related duties

Flexibility in work schedule

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 communication skills
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