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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

After-School Dance Teaching Artists

Salary: Starts at $45-$55/hr

Type of Position:

Job Type:
In-person

Application Post Date:

Application Deadline: March 15, 2022

About Our Organization

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, a vendor of NYC Department of Education, offers inclusive  in-school, after-school, and community programs that teach dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, African dance, Latin dance, hip hop, tap, musical theater, and more.  Our dance programs combine technical skill-based instruction with creative expression and foster self-discovery, risk-taking, and individual leadership.

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion is rooted in our mission of offering access, nurturing community, and promoting individual expression and freedom. Our dance education programs in the NYC schools offer students tools to express themselves, engage with their peers, and gain a more well rounded school experience. Through sharing and providing access to this inclusive learning model, we are engaged in the critical work of breaking down barriers of systematic racism and oppression. We actively recruit diverse teaching artists, dancers, staff, and board to reflect, empower, and celebrate the diverse populations we serve. We are steadfast in our commitment to equity and change and driven to show up with vulnerability in an open dialogue with our schools, audiences, patrons, volunteers, and supporters.

Job Position Summary

Notes in Motion Outreach Dance Theatre is seeking experienced Dance Teaching Artists for immediate placement in ongoing dance and movement residencies and after-school programs in the NYC Public Schools. 

About the position and Notes in Motion:

  • Teaching artists will lead in-school or after-school dance residencies/programs in public, private, and charter schools throughout the five boroughs of NYC. 

  • Rates start between $45-$55/hr and programs include paid time for curriculum development and professional development.

  • Since 2000, Notes in Motion has worked with thousands of students in public, private, and charter schools across the 5 boroughs. Currently we have partner schools in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn.

  • Our programs typically occur within the school day (between 8am-3pm) or after school (3pm-6pm). Depending on artists’ interest and availability, we work to provide full day teaching opportunities when able.

  • Our roster of teaching artists come with a variety of skills and practices and continue to work professionally in dance, theater, and performance.

  • We provide 4 paid professional development trainings per year and 1:1 and group support throughout programs

  • You can also find out more by visiting our website: notesinmotion.org

Qualified candidates should have:

  • at least 1-3 days per week available between 2:30pm-5:30pm (after-school programs) for immediate placement 

  • experience in a variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip hop, Latin and African Diasporic styles, and/or creative dance training 

  • a background in performance, improvisation, and/or choreography 

  • experience teaching in NYC public schools (or similar settings) with elementary, middle, and/or high school populations

  • Experience teaching theater, yoga, martial arts, and/or gymnastics a plus but not required

Roles & Responsibilities

How to Apply

To apply, submit:

  • detailed TEACHING RESUME (no CVs or performance resumes please)

  • brief sample LESSON PLAN detailing a successful dance lesson

    • Lesson should feature details for a creative dance class in any style of dance (45-60 minutes) and indicate what age/grade it is targeted for. 

  • Brief cover letter statement in the body of the email highlighting the following:

    • Interest in Notes in Motion and approach to teaching dance in public school settings

    • Brief summary of dance teaching expertise

    • Noting your current and upcoming availability

  • To Education Programs Manager at mackie@notesinmotion.org with subject line DANCE TEACHING ARTIST.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply!