Dance Specialist –Afterschool Program

Dance Specialist – After school Program

We hire for this position in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is /aces-sites

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids.

In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.

The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.

The Dance Specialist will design and lead energetic and challenging dance programming for middle school students in grades 6–8. The specialist will introduce students to various dance styles while developing technique, choreography, musicality, confidence, teamwork, and performance skills. Students will be encouraged to create original choreography and take leadership roles in performances, showcases, and program events.

• Plan and facilitate structured dance classes, workshops, and rehearsals.
• Teach dance technique, choreography, rhythm, movement, and performance skills.
• Introduce students to different dance styles and cultural forms of movement.
• Create original choreography and encourage student-led choreography.
• Prepare students for performances, showcases, competitions, and special events.
• Promote confidence, discipline, teamwork, creativity, and leadership.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students of all skill levels.
• Modify activities to meet different abilities and experience levels.
• Maintain attendance and required program documentation.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday Shifts scheduled between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Start and end times may vary based on site assignment.)

Up to 20 hours per week.

Availability during these hours is required.

Selected candidates are expected to work the full school year through June 2027.

• Complete 15 hours of professional development each calendar year.
• Attend all meetings, training workshops and special events as required, inclusive of those outside of program hours.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Design and implement sequential, project-based units and lesson plans in assigned specialty area.
• Align activities with program goals, youth interests, and DYCD/COMPASS-SONYC frameworks.
• Integrate social-emotional learning, teamwork, and youth leadership opportunities into activities.
• Prepare materials and supplies in advance; maintain an organized, safe activity space.

• Lead engaging, hands-on sessions that are inclusive and differentiated for various skill and grade levels.
• Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive behavior supports.
• Build strong relationships with youth; encourage participation, creativity, and persistence.
• Adapt activities as needed based on student responses, behavior, and feedback.

• Collaborate with Group Leaders, Tutors, and site leadership to coordinate schedules and support youth needs.
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