Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Dance Instructor to work with us. The Dance Instructor will teach participants on the dance genre of their expertise, follow, and integrate the Good Shepherd prescribed curriculum, and prepare students to present their work at the end of each cycle. 

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT BEACON MS 45 COMMUNITY CENTER

LOCATION: 2502 Lorillard Place, Bronx, NY 10458 (IN-PERSON)

Hours: Up to 16 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt - School Year Sept.-June

Salary: $19/hr - $25/hr

Major Duties:

• Provide and teach well planned dance classes to participants. 
• Follow and implement prescribed sequenced dance curriculum.
• Submit unit/activity lesson plans.
• Conduct activities enriched with literacy, history, and other related academic subjects when applicable.
• Plan and implement a culminating event or project at the end of each semester. 
• Completes daily progress reports.
• Delegate roles & expectations to group leaders and program aides during class time to assist with the facilitation of a group (where applicable). 
• Articulate expectations to group leaders and program aides on what aspect of the classwork needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class (where applicable). 
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions, and becoming involved in program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED Required. Some college credits preferred.
• Professional experience in teaching dance required. 
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.