Instructor, Dance

Instructor, Dance

Provides instruction in the foundation of dance, including posture, choreography, rhythm, technical competency and interpretation.

Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges students to achieve at the highest level

Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills

Assess student's progress by grading assignments

Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester

Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college initiatives

Degree in dance and/or equivalent experience

Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of dance development

Ability to assess and grade the progress of students

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Ability to determine needs of students and identify solutions

Ability to be creative and exercise initiative

Possess working knowledge of fundamental dance concepts practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software

Ability to organize, work and set priorities within a general structure

Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated experience instructing or teaching others

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Service Focus

Quality of Work

Adaptability

Collaboration

Time Utilization

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $42.00/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.