Independent Contractor-Active Adults Dance Educator

WHO WE ARE

EYL ( Enjoy Your Life) 365 Project is seeking a dynamic, passionate educator with experience teaching preschool, elementary, middle school and high school, an ability to teach afternoon and day classes, and a desire to be part of a rewarding learning environment

Position Title: Dance Youth Educator

Start Date: Hiring on a rolling basis throughout Spring & Summer 2025

Location: In-person at partnering educational institutions in PG County & Howard County (Maryland)

Program & Job Description:

EYL 365 Project is currently accepting applications for a Dance Educators for Summer 2025 programming. We are seeking passionate and experienced Dance Educators with a strong interest in Social Justice and Racial Equity Arts Education. Dance Educators must have demonstrated previous experience teaching Dance, ideally with Creatively Aging groups. This position requires open communication, collaboration, and co- facilitation with educators on lessons, classroom management, and learning goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students in discovering and amplifying their unique voices, and in becoming respected leaders among their peers and within the community.

• Teach low intensity dance classes to active adults

• Submit written lesson plans in a timely manner;

• Effectively manage the classroom and address student behavior issues in a positive, professional manner;

• Communicate clearly and positively with students, co-workers, and supervisors;

• Maintenance of the classroom and supplies;

• MUST be available, on-time, and prepared to work during assigned hours

• Provide strong and flexible curriculum— built to adjust to the needs of each classroom

• Evaluation and observation to evaluate program success and ensure quality

• Provide students encouragement to draw upon their own experiences and create their own dance of empowerment, community, identity, power and sound.

• Providing an outlet for creativity and self-expression

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice

• Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, well organized, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently while working with staff

• A professional artist who seeks to partner with young people to develop their art and can scaffold workshops so that everyone can participate

• Be able to adhere to the hour fluctuation depending on the programmatic need

• Bachelor’s degree Dance, Education, or closely related field

• Leadership experience with active adults

• Commitment to social justice, equity, and fairness

• Independent creative with willingness to work collaboratively

• Strong problem-solving & time management skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms with varied audiences

• Open to collaborating with classroom teachers on classroom management and learning goals

• Enthusiastic about dance, creativity, and teaching our students

• Reliable, committed, strong communicators QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Skills/training and professional experience in Dance

• Teaching experience

• On-going commitment to strengthening teaching practice through feedback, professional development, and collaboration

• Self-sufficient and proactive is task completion

• Skilled in working with students in the classroom

COVID19 Protocol:

Please note that proof of vaccinations will be required as a EYL 365 Project COVID 19 health and safety protocol.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $60