Cultural Arts Instructor Aztec

JOB SUMMARY:

The Aztec Youth Dance Instructor is responsible for delivering culturally enriching dance instruction and educational activities related to Aztec culture to students in grades TK–12 on school campuses. This role includes planning and teaching Aztec dances, developing engaging lessons, supervising students,managing equipment and supplies, participating in professional development, and performing related duties to support program goals and student enrichment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction & Classroom Delivery:
Deliver organized, engaging, and fun lessons aligned with prescribed objectives and lesson plansthat support teamwork, collaboration, and successful student outcomes. Teach and model footwork, dance steps, basic sequences, combinations, and choreography tofoster excitement and love for Aztec dance. Provide instruction for groups of up to twenty students, differentiating content for various agesand skill levels (beginner to advanced). Successfully teach basic dance vocabulary and terminology using English, Spanish, and any additional languages relevant to the origins of Aztec dance.

Demonstrate effective use of stretching, warm-ups, posture, body alignment, footwork, turns,spacing, and other dance strategies to enhance instruction. Perform effectively in both assistant and lead instructor roles, adapting teaching styles asneeded. Deliver mini-lessons on the historical elements that have influenced Aztec dance from multiple

Aztec islands, including traditional attire, music, art, and storytelling.

Program & Instructional Support:
Create culturally informed lesson plans that incorporate the historical and artistic influences on Aztec dance, including traditional attire, music, and storytelling, for personal use and to support peers. Utilize instructional and communication strategies that honor Aztec cultural traditions while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Effectively demonstrate and model health, safety, and student interaction expectations and protocols. Proficiently manage both small and large groups of students using effective classroom and group management strategies.

Use mindfulness, lesson design, and group management techniques to support structured and orderly classes. Set up and operate audio and video equipment to support instruction. Accurately complete necessary forms and paperwork to support program documentation. Effectively train and support new instructors, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery.

Youth Development & Student Engagement:
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages personal growth and social-emotional development. Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting respect, collaboration, and a sense of community among students. Implement strategies that support student engagement, motivation, and health behavior in agroup setting. Encourage students to express themselves creatively and build confidence through participation and teamwork. Recognize and celebrate individual achievement, promoting a growth mindset andself-confidence.

Support the development of communication and problem-solving skills within the context of the specific discipline.

Professional Responsibilities &

Collaboration:

Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues, and site leadership. Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and ongoing trainings as required. Support efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programming. Remain flexible and responsive to the needs of the program, including adjusting schedules and responsibilities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned to support program implementation. All other duties as assigned.

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