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Mark Morris Dance Group · 21 hours ago

Assistant Teaching Artist

3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $25/hr

1+ years exp

Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is an internationally renowned organization dedicated to the art of dance and music. They are seeking an Assistant Teaching Artist to support the planning and delivery of Education & Engagement classes, assisting with instruction and classroom management while developing best teaching practices under mentorship.

MusicNon ProfitPerforming ArtsRecreation

Responsibilities

Review any lesson plan or related class materials shared in advance by the lead Teaching Artist

Commit to a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with the goals of supporting community by celebrating and engaging in the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of individuals in our classes. This pedagogical approach aims to ensure all students and participants see themselves reflected in the dance form being taught and the structure through which it is delivered, recognizing and meeting a diverse set of learning styles, empowering students to develop their creative voices. The Education department regularly provides free professional development opportunities exploring the development and implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices

Communicate with your Teaching team about specific needs for each lesson

Support with resource needs within the class

Set up any props or technical equipment needed for class

Model movement

Provide modifications and individual student support

Support Lead Teaching Artist’s classroom management strategies

Keep an eye out for potential hazards (ex: untied shoes, spatial awareness)

Communicate with on-site Dance Center staff if technical or operational issues arise

Escort young students to restroom

Facilitate classroom exit procedures

Check emails regularly. Reply to emails that include a prompt or request. Respond to emails when questions arise, or you need clarification on the information in the email content

Complete surveys, feedback forms, and any other methods of information exchange sent by administrative staff designed to improve collaborative working processes

Attend required annual Faculty Kick-Off and Faculty Wrap-Up meetings

Attend required semi-annual Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I.D.E.A) meetings

Attend one required one-on-one check-in or attend office hours with your program manager(s) as needed

Attend program planning meetings when necessary

Attend curriculum planning meetings when necessary

Willingness to train and serve as a Dance Center Floor Warden

Follow Dance Center Safety Plan protocols

Qualification

Dance instructionClassroom managementCulturally Responsive PedagogyDance genres proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Commit to a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with the goals of supporting community by celebrating and engaging in the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of individuals in our classes

Support the planning and delivery of Education & Engagement classes by assisting with instruction, classroom management, and content comprehension

Develop best teaching practices under the mentorship of an experienced Teaching Artist

Assist with resource needs within the class

Set up any props or technical equipment needed for class

Model movement

Provide modifications and individual student support

Support Lead Teaching Artist's classroom management strategies

Keep an eye out for potential hazards (ex: untied shoes, spatial awareness)

Communicate with on-site Dance Center staff if technical or operational issues arise

Escort young students to restroom

Facilitate classroom exit procedures

Check emails regularly and reply to emails that include a prompt or request

Complete surveys, feedback forms, and any other methods of information exchange sent by administrative staff

Attend required annual Faculty Kick-Off and Faculty Wrap-Up meetings

Attend required semi-annual Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I.D.E.A) meetings

Attend one required one-on-one check-in or attend office hours with your program manager(s) as needed

Attend program planning meetings when necessary

Attend curriculum planning meetings when necessary

Willingness to train and serve as a Dance Center Floor Warden

Follow Dance Center Safety Plan protocols

Preferred

Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching or assisting in instructional settings with children, preferred

Formal training and/or demonstrated proficiency in one or more dance or movement genres currently offered at the Dance Center including Creative Dance, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Music and Singing, and Adaptive Dance