Description

Dance - The Next Generation (DNG) is an after-school program which provides dance and arts education to students who are identified as 'at-risk' of dropping out of school.  DNG is designed to develop the entire individual with a focus on instilling discipline, heightening self-esteem, and strengthening a desire for higher education.

The Assistant Program Director is a full-time exempt position integral to the Education department.  The individual in this role will be an organized self-starter, passionate about dance education and interested in helping to develop the DNG program.

Responsibilities:  Provides programmatic and operational support to the Program Director with all duties as required, such as, but not limited to:

Administrative:

• Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, nurturing and structured environment.
• Develop and implement enrichment activities that are age appropriate and reinforce current academic curriculum.
• Safeguard the health and safety of all students.
• Maintain complete and accurate data and information regarding all aspects of the program, ensuring statistical data and information is readily available.
• Develop, coordinate and work with volunteers on education mentoring.
• Assist in managing all external partnerships.
• Keep track of and maintain supplies as needed.

Artistic:

• Teach dance classes (ballet, jazz, composition according to experience) at various age and technique levels.
• Choreograph, manage and oversee end-of-year performance.
• Assist in developing, improving and enhancing dance curriculum.
• Assist in student evaluations/assessments.
• Liaison with dance faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience teaching a variety of ages.
• Ensure confidentiality with sensitive and private information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with a wide demographic to include children, parents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organization and communication skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for utilizing dance as a catalyst for change.
• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend work expected.

Preferred:

• Administrative experience at an arts organization highly desirable.
• Experience at developing enrichment activities that promote learning and encourage cooperation and understanding.
• American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum certified.
• Multi-lingual especially Spanish.