PT Teaching Artist Dance Barns-Apprentice

Teaching and Choreography 

· Training period includes paid apprenticeship learning under the guidance of a master teacher, and participating in training and enrichment workshops to learn the pedagogy and build teaching skills. Schedule can range from 3-12 hours/week 

· Prepares assignments and lesson plans for classes as directed by lead teaching artist 

· Works collaboratively with teaching and music team to create choreography for outreach programs 

Production Support 

· Works backstage in support of culminating performances for programs 

General Artistic Duties: 

· Attends all enrichment workshops and staff meetings as needed 

· Follows NDI New Mexico program curriculum set by program director 

· Provides program director with required materials and information as needed 

· Subbing classes when available 

· Other duties as needed and mutually agreed upon 

Working Conditions, Environment and Physical Requirements: 

· Requires weekend and evening hours 

· Requires extensive physical movement, dance, high energy, and stamina 

· In applicable programs performs functions in a variety of environments including: NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations 

· In applicable programs may require reimbursable in-state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events 

Job Specific Requirements: 

· Professional dance performance experience 

· College level education preferred 

· Minimum 1-2 years of experience in job-related duties 

· Flexibility in work schedule 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Core NDI-NM Employee Requirements: 

· Believes in the mission of the organization 

· Strives for excellence in this job with a “Can Do” attitude 

· Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages 

· Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven 

· Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities 

· Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills 

· Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening 

· Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity 

· Operates in a fiscally responsible manner 

· Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency 

· Professional appearance