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Goddard Riverside Dance Activity Specialist (Beacon 2) in New York, New York
Dance Activity Specialist (Beacon 2)
Job Details
Job Location
Stanley M. Isaacs - Beacon 2 - New York, NY
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.
Program Description:Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.
Position Summary:The primary function of the Activity Specialist is to plan group activities that provide a safe and engaging learning environment to the participants of the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon program. The program is delivered through a comprehensive menu of services, including project-based learning that integrate education enrichment, visual arts, clubs, trips, and sports.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, September 16, 2024 – June 13, 2025 (some holidays, evening and Saturdays) 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Hours may vary) 17-20 hours per week
Salary Range:$25.00
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership.
Encourage creativity and self-expression among students through dance.
Teach various dance styles with a focus on NY Style Salsa, Bachata, Hip-Hop, and Jazz.
Assisting organization and preparation for dance parties, showcases, and dancing with/teaching students at events.
Maintain sound supervision and ensure the safety of program participants at all times.
Display or provide an opportunity to exhibit children’s work.
Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Program Director.
Inform the supervisor of any noteworthy incidents occurring during program time.
Ensure all children are picked up by appropriate adults on their contact sheet.
Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED.
Work with children on developmental and emotional issues; encourage program participation and social skills development.
Enforce program rules, identify & respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Supervise youth and participate in all activities by building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Organize and participate in recitals, performances, dance competitions, and other events to showcase student progress.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Minimum Associate's degree in a related field or two years of experience working with students (elementary or middle-school aged) required.
Must have experience teaching dance to children in a school or after-school setting.
Prior performance experience and stage/theater etiquette and understanding.
Must be knowledgeable and have prior experience successfully teaching one or more dance styles instructing youth dance routines and performances.
Engage youth in the following areas through the arts: critical thinking, rehearsals, hands-on project-based learning, documentation of work, community-building and activism.
Must have ability to work collaboratively with Group Leaders.
Must have passion for the mission and demonstrate interest in the field of education and youth development.
Must have a sense of humor, positive demeanor and a passion for youth development.
Must be able to pass background check including a Fingerprint Screen, Sex Offender Registry and be physically able to work with children (via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening).
CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.
Fostering a learning environment that stimulates children's creative growth, social skills and development through dance routines and movement activities.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership to be a team member of a group of staff and a group of 15-25 youth in grades K-8.
Working and actively engaging with children with developmental and emotional issues.
Assist in planning and leading activities and events.
Enforce dance class rules, identify, and respond to participant behavior issues alongside Group Leaders to be able to carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children's safety and whereabouts at all times.
Attending staff training and weekly meetings.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Assistant Director of Beacon.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Must be able to create and follow curriculum.
Must be responsible, reliable and punctual!
Create and able to implement plans for group participation.
Effectively supervise children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Physical Requirements
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking
Must be able to carry 50lbs or more
Working Conditions
MTA travel throughout the city and for recreational trips with youth
Outdoors/Indoors
Alternate between standing and sitting
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.