Latin Dance Teaching Artist for Afterschool Program

Terra Firm is looking to collaborate with a passionate, professional dance teaching artist who wants to make a positive impact, and has a shared mission of engaging the community through the arts and wellness.

The ideal candidate must have experience in teaching Latin Dance to elementary schools students. The current opportunity available is for the Chicago Public Schools on Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 pm. The program will start on September 30-December 6, 2024

Essential Responsibilities:Instruct students in proper, safe and informed dance techniques in an effective and encouraging manner. Develop lesson plans/ basic curriculum. Instruct specified age group(early childhood, youth, or adults). Balance fun with technical rigor and dedication. Use age-appropriate music and choreography. Choreograph and rehearse routines for program performances as needed. Reliable and consistent presence for students/participants

Maintain an energetic and motivational teaching presence

Create a positive and nurturing learning environment

Enhance professional development by staying abreast of dance trends and training methods

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year studio, dance teaching, or equivalent experience

Experience teaching beginner/intermediate levels

Ability to each in-person and/or remote

Ability to engage, empower, and energize students of all ages and skill levels

Continually invest in professional development in honing dance pedagogy and instruction skills.

Create age-appropriate choreographic material

Adequate knowledge of technique vocabulary, anatomy, and kinesiology

Background or degree in dance highly encouraged, but not required

Remote and/or phone interview process

Terra Firm offers competitive pay of $50 pr/hr and flexible schedule based on candidate availability

All candidates are required to submit the following:

Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and brief teaching philosophy.

Resume with relevant dance/teaching experience

An online video link to class teaching segments and/or personal choreographic works (if available)

Please send a resume, cover letter, and online video links: tmurray@terrafirm4life.com