PT Teaching Artist Dance Barns-Apprentice

Job Details:

Job Location:

The Dance Barns - Santa Fe, NM, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00

Hourly, 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

• Works backstage in support of culminating performances for programs

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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