Dance Arts Educator

2 weeks ago


Bremerton, Washington, United States YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dance Arts Educator to join our team at the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.

Company Overview

The YMCA focuses on empowering individuals in all forms, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. As a leading non-profit organization, we are committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Summary

The Dance Arts Educator will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for dance program participants while delivering a quality experience to students and parents. This role involves creating class lesson plans, choreographing dances, and effectively communicating with students, parents, and staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
  • Participate in annual dance recitals, dance performances, Y Arts Week events, and other YMCA events as assigned.
  • Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught, as well as reflect YMCA dance curricula and core values.
  • Choreograph dances for end-of-year performances.
  • Effectively lead virtual arts classes, including Facebook Live, Zoom webinars, Arts Camps, and other social media formats.
  • Communicate program information and student progress as needed.
  • Monitor student attendance and development in all dance classes, reporting back to the Arts Director frequently on class updates, staff development, and member experience.
  • Attend branch and association dance staff trainings and meetings as required.
Requirements
  • 5 years of formal dance training or comparable experience (preferred).
  • 1-2 years of experience as a dance teacher and/or teaching assistant (preferred).
  • Experience teaching classes from pre-school through adult levels, beginning through intermediate levels (preferred).
  • A positive attitude and previous experience working with varying ages and diverse populations.
  • Possess knowledge and skills to teach beginning and intermediate level dance classes.
  • Demonstrated ability to choreograph beginning and intermediate level pieces for dance recitals.
  • First-hand knowledge of performance and dance production.
  • Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and dance equipment set-up (preferred).
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training and other required training.
Benefits
  • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities.
  • Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership.
  • Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
  • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
  • 20% discount on YMCA programs and merchandise.

Salary: $16.28-$16.78 per hour, depending on qualifications.



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