COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TEACHERS & SITE MANAGERS
As our programs expand and grow we are always looking for qualified, enthusiastic teachers for our Community Programs. If you are a professional youth worker and dance teacher interested in joining our staff, please email your resume with cover letter to Kelli Quinn at kelli@citydance.net. In your cover letter, please outline your education, training, and experience working with youth, as well as motivation for working in a community program.
Teachers:
- dance teaching experience in a non-traditional environment
- experience teaching various dance styles
- ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences (parents, teachers, site-personnel, etc)
- experience and interest working with youth of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures
- ability to creatively adapt to different scenarios, spaces, and settings
- ability to identify creative solutions and implement new ideas
- experience working with curriculum and developing lesson plans
- ability to incorporate various art forms into daily activities
- ability to facilitate student-lead activities
- knowledge and experience implementing positive classroom management and conflict resolution strategies
Site-Managers:
- ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences (parents, teachers, site-personnel, etc)
- experience and interest working with youth of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures
- ability to creatively adapt to different scenarios, spaces, and settings
- ability to identify creative solutions and implement new ideas
- teaching experience in a non-traditional environment
- ability to facilitate student-lead activities
- knowledge and experience implementing positive classroom management and conflict resolution strategies
CITYDANCE CENTER AT STRATHMORE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
Program Description:
CityDance offers a work-study program to individuals who are interested in working in dance administration. Once accepted to the Work-study program, you will be assigned a 4-6 hour shift per week at CityDance Center at Strathmore's reception desk, or on a special project as approved by the Administrator.
Benefits Include:
Free classes: CityDance Center offers a wide variety of classes including ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz and tap. Complimentary tickets for performances, as available.
Duties Include:
Open and close the Center
General maintenance of studios and equipment
Read weekly Work-study bulletin
Greet students and parents
Answer phone and respond to appropriate voicemail
Register/sign-in students
Handle payments
Promote and support all CityDance Center education programs
Volunteer twice a year at CityDance participatory events and festivals
Requirements:
One-year commitment
Ability to multi-task
Customer service knowledge, or willingness to be trained
Interest in CityDance Center and other programs
Application Process:
1. Obtain an application by visiting CityDance in person or downloading it here [PDF file].
2. Return your completed application and a resume to CityDance Center at Strathmore: Sarah Ewing, CityDance Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852; email to info@citydance.net; or fax to 202.833.2686
3. Interview with CityDance Center staff.
CITYDANCE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS
CityDance also hires interns to work with the company’s administrative staff. Responsibilities may include marketing, development, operations, finance, or other projects as assigned. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your primary area of interest to info@citydance.net.
CITYDANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CityDance relies on the generous help of volunteers, parents, and staff to successfully produce high-quality professional performances, provide area youth with world-class dance instruction, and make dance more accessible to DC and surrounding communities. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
