Jobs & Employment

Evening Program Assistant

Summary

Evening program assistant will be in charge of all administration interaction between families, volunteers and the danceability office during class hours. Evening office duties, including, but not limited to answering phones, accepting tuition & communicating with families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work 12-14 hours per week
  • Answering Phones; Emails, GroupMes
  • Assisting Families/Caregivers/ Staff w/ Program Questions; i.e. Tuition, Calendar, etc.
  • Receiving and requesting essential student paperwork
  • Orienting New Volunteers
  • Assisting Current Volunteers
  • Accepting tuition payments
  • Promoting Events & Fundraisers
  • Managing Performance Related Sales
  • Assisting teaching staff as necessary
  • Nightly space preparation and clean-up (stock bathroom and waiting room supplies)
  • Maintain an organized space and office system
  • Report directly to executive director and communicate with office manager
  • Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending,
    pushing, pulling, or moving objects or students

Professionalism:

  • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Exhibit reasonably regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
  • Demonstrate interest in, proficient understanding of, dedication to and support for the agency mission,
    values and philosophy

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing or possess a program certificate or associate degree in one of the following:
    business administration, office computer applications, office assistant or office management or other
    related business field or relevant experience.
  • Must have some experience working with children and/ or adults with special needs
  • Early evening hours Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00
  • Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision once probationary period has
    concluded.

Interested individuals may apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to danceabilitywny@gmail.com ASAP

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Dance Instructor

Summary

The Dance Instructor is responsible for instructing children and adults with special needs in the art of dance. Dance Instructor will prepare performance routines for the annual show.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach approx. 4-8 dance classes/wk using a variety of dance styles & creative movement
  • Plan weekly classes as well as modify instruction as needed
  • Communicate with families and supervisors weekly regarding student progress and/or challenges after classes and sometimes follow up by phone
  • Weekly communication log
  • Serve as a mentor to classroom volunteers
  • Prepare dance pieces for annual performance for each class from start to finish; including choreography, teaching students and volunteers, costuming, music selection & props
  • Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling, or moving objects or students
  • Attend Monthly Teachers Meeting
  • Collaborate with other instructors when applicable
  • Attend fundraising events as able
  • Contribute content when applicable; interviews for blogs, social media, tv
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Professionalism:

  • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Exhibit reasonably regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
  • Demonstrate interest in, proficient understanding of, dedication to & support for the mission
  • Adhere to the policies set forth in the Employee Handbook

Qualifications:

  • At least 8 years of dance education/training in the last 12 years
  • Collegiate Dance education is preferred
  • Currently pursuing or possess a college degree in one or more of the following: dance, special education, physical therapy, occupational 1 therapy, speech pathology, dance therapy, mental health or related fields
  • Experience working with children and/or adults with special needs in a job or volunteer capacity; experience with those with autism and those who use wheelchairs preferred
  • Individuals with experience teaching dance to young children is a plus.
  • Availability to work evenings 4:00-9:00
  • Able to function with minimal supervision
  • Availability to do summer training starting in July 2022
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Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to: danceabilitywny@gmail.com

2365 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
716-651-0094
danceabilitywny@gmail.com