Description

The Dance Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs is a high impact role designed for individuals with a strong professional dance performance background who are passionate about dance education and outreach. The role supports both the artistic and administrative success of the programs, and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the organization with excellence. The Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate is responsible for teaching curriculum and creating choreography in the NDI New Mexico In-school, After-School and Advanced Teams programs, bringing high-quality dance education and performance experiences to students in NDI New Mexico’s Santa Fe and Espanola Valley programs. The role is for an experienced dancer, choreographer and dance educator passionate about the NDI New Mexico pedagogy and its applications in both the public school and dance studio settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Artistic- Teaching and Choreography      

Teaches in Santa Fe and Espanola In-School and Advanced Teams programs (for elementary and middle school public school students), creating lesson plans and choreography aligned with NDI New Mexico curriculum and Impact Model.
Teaches in the Dance Barns After-School program in 1-3 dance disciplines (ballet, plus 1-2 other disciplines including tap, hip hop, modern, jazz, creative movement, or other styles). Teaches across a span of ages and levels, creating 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 as assigned and based on classroom and leadership experience.                      
Administrative

Supports administrative operations for Santa Fe and North Outreach and Advanced Training 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.
Special Projects

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 trainings, off-site performances, and others as needed.

Requirements

Job Specific Requirements: 

-Professional dance performance experience preferred
-Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field, or the equivalent education/experience, preferred
-Minimum 3 years of experience in job-related duties (teaching, choreography, production or administration)
-Experience teaching in related outreach programs preferred
-Ability to work a flexible schedule
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
-Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish, a plus
-Excellent organizational skills
-Highly motivated and energetic
-Passionate about working with children through the NDI-NM methodology
-Passionate about work with children in after-school dance program with focus on balancing rigorous dance training with a philosophy of inclusion, celebration of diversity, and focus on building confidence, character, and community