What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor position at JACKSONVILLE ARTS AND MUSIC?
Who We Are
JAMS is a Creative Youth Development Program with a vision to create positive change in our community by developing tomorrow’s problem]- solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders. Our goal is to establish trust, cultivate creativity, and develop leadership. We offer Film, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Robotics, Taekwondo, and Academic Enrichment. Instructors inspire Jacksonville’s talented inner-city youth and young professionals to become their wildest dreams. Daily activities promote exploration into the world of creative thinking.
Our Mission: "To empower the creative leaders of tomorrow."
Our Vision: Jacksonville Arts & Music School is a Creative Youth Development Program with a vision to create positive change in our community by developing tomorrow's problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders.
Our Philosophy: Build it, and they will come. Build it right, and they will stay. Perception precedes reality, and they will treat it as they see it.
Job Summary:
As a dance instructor, you will be a passionate and outgoing individual who will positively impact the community by creating a welcoming environment for our students and families. You will motivate and inspire students to learn by creating an engaging, positive, and productive learning environment while establishing a high level of confidence and program value.
Hours Needed
This is a part-time contractor position with set hours.
Monday- Friday 2:30pm - 5:30 pm
Compensation
Pay is based on education and experience
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
Manage and educate students in an individual and group setting
Establish academic goals and milestones with students
Document and communicate progress reports
Provide constructive feedback for students
Qualifications:
Full mastery of subject area; specifically middle and high school math
Previous experience in teaching, tutoring, or other related fields
Ability to build rapport with students and parents
Sufficient knowledge of core educational subjects
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience working with children preferred
CDA or DCF 40 hours preferred