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ABOUT THE ROLE
To continue advancing our impact across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Dance Instructor within the Youth Education Services Department. The Youth Education Services Department provides safe, engaging, and enriching afterschool programs that promote academic success, social-emotional development, youth leadership, and overall well-being for children and families.
The individual hired as a Dance Instructor will design and facilitate high-quality, engaging lessons within their area of expertise while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Instructors inspire youth through hands-on learning experiences that build skills, confidence, creativity, and social-emotional growth while supporting the goals of the program.
Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.
This role reports directly to the Program Director.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Agency Expectations
● Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
● Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
● Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
● Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Role Expectations
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
● Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with program goals, learning objectives, and the approved curriculum.
● Deliver high-quality instruction within an assigned content area, such as STEM, Literacy, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Health & Wellness, Leadership, College & Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, or other enrichment areas.
● Prepare instructional materials, supplies, and classroom spaces to support organized, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
● Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
● Foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based, and interactive learning experiences.
● Assess student participation and progress through informal observations, projects, demonstrations, and other age-appropriate methods.
Youth Development
● Build positive relationships with youth while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
● Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into daily instruction through relationship building, reflection activities, teamwork, and positive behavior modeling.
● Promote student engagement, leadership, confidence, and active participation in all instructional activities.
● Utilize positive classroom management strategies that reinforce respectful behavior and support student success.
Program Operations
● Maintain accurate attendance and complete required program documentation in a timely manner.
● Promptly communicate participant concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or program-related concerns to the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
● Assist with completing incident reports and other required documentation as needed.
● Organize, maintain, and properly care for instructional materials, equipment, and learning spaces.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
● Collaborate with Group Leaders, Program Aides, and program leadership to ensure instructional
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