Grand Rapids Kroc Center-Dance Instructor

Position Summary: The dance instructor will be responsible for teaching dance classes, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching dance classes.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Director on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for dance programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Director.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

NOTE: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dance preferred, or equivalent qualified performance experience.
• Three years required; five years preferred of teaching experience.
• Provide a record of dance performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development of dance.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as required.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible.
• A willingness to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification or obtain within 45 days