Teaching Artists After School and Outreach Programs

Job Location:

The Hiland Theater - Albuquerque, NM 87108, Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $35.00 - $55.00 Hourly,

Title:

Teaching Artists for After-School and Outreach Programs

Location(s):
Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Salary range: $35-$55 hourly for PT, or $45,000-$60,000 annual salary, depending on role and experience

Level: Positions range from entry-level through Assistant Director level

Position type: FT and PT available

We are seeking Dance Teaching Artists for both full-time and part-time roles in our After-School and Outreach Programs. These roles are high impact and designed for individuals with a strong professional dance performance background who are passionate about dance education and outreach. Individuals passionate about the difference that dance education can make in children's lives, with an interest in continued career growth and enhancement are encouraged to apply.

We have positions open in several program areas including Outreach and Advanced Training, are looking for teachers with backgrounds in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, hip hop, and other styles, and we have opportunities based in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque. For full-time positions, Teaching Artists must also have interest and experience in supporting administration and production of programs.

Whether you are looking for an entry-level position at a place to grow your career, or you are a seasoned professional interested in leadership roles and advanced teaching and choreography opportunities, we have a place for you.

NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. NDI New Mexico teaches children excellence through the dynamic discipline of dance.

We are one of the largest organizations serving youth in our state and our programs address critical youth development needs by partnering with public schools in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and Residency sites throughout the state, offering both rigorous performing arts classes for all ages, and an In-School Outreach Programs for 3rd to 5th graders.

• Artistic
  - Teaching and Choreography
• Administration, Production, and Special Projects (FT positions)
• General Duties

• Teaches in NDI New Mexico In-school programs, including creating lesson plans and choreography aligned with NDI New Mexico curriculum and Impact Model, in collaboration with colleagues and directors of multiple programs.
• Depending on experience, teaching After-School classes in discipline areas of expertise, can include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, creative movement or other styles. Ideal candidates can teach across several age groups and levels, coordinating lesson plans and choreography for performances aligned with curriculum and Impact Model.
• Teaches in specialty programs including summer, specialty/community guest pieces, workshops.
• Opportunities for directing programs, based on experience

• Supports administrative operations for programs and associated events and activities, including but not limited to planning and creating schedules, leading and tracking communication with students and families, creating informational materials related to event and program logistics, and other communications and administrative duties, as assigned.
• Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances, including acting as stage manager, deck manager, runner/assistant stage manager, or other roles as assigned and based on experience.
• Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including fundraising events, teacher training, off-site performances, and others as needed.

• Works collaboratively with all staff to ensure quality, consistency, and coordination of all work and programming.
• Schedules regular office hour time (FT)
• Attends all staff meetings, professional development workshops, and other meetings as needed.
• Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures.
• Cultivates Relationships with community stakeholders, developing positive relationships with parent volunteers to engage families in the program, inspiring their commitment, and…