Description

Red Clay Dance Company is excited to request applications for our Teaching Artivist positions. Our search is for dance educators who combine high skill with innovative execution. One who will continue the elevation of dance education for our youth and communities as a vehicle for self-expression. We anticipate a like-minded candidate with such contagious passion that it stimulates the academic and social growth of those served.  This role is a unique opportunity to join a trendsetting, culturally relevant, socially transforming, elite dance organization in the Chicagoland Area. "We envision an Artivist as one who utilizes their artistic genius to become part of the solution for social change. Creatively using the body and movement as tools to gain personal and collective freedom!"  The Teaching Artivist position works within our Education Department which includes our Training Academy and/or Community Engagement, Education, and Partnership (CEEP) Programs. Our education and training programs provide transformative learning opportunities where youth activate their passion for artivism (art + activism).

Requirements

The Teaching Artivist will:

• Develop contextually relevant and developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on Red Clay Dance Company’s curriculum framework.

• Deliver highly engaging and excellent dance instruction.

• Prepare/coordinate and obtain equipment, materials and supplies for classes from Program Manager, Academy Manager or Site Coordinator.

• Manage learning environment including attendance tracking and reporting.

• Assist participating youth at community-wide events, showcases/ recitals, etc.

• Actively engage in mandatory staff meetings, orientation(s), and professional development.

• Evaluate participant learning and curriculum effectiveness in your class settings, reporting findings to RCD management.