NDI seeks dance educators with a minimum of three (3) years experience teaching children, ideally in school-based settings. NDI’s Dance Teaching Artists work with students in elementary schools during the school day, teaching dance as an integral part of the school curriculum. Our programs culminate in celebratory and community-building performances. Every NDI class is taught by a team of three professional Teaching Artists: two Dance Teacher/Choreographers and a Musician/Accompanist. We utilize a movement vocabulary rooted in accessibility and theatricality, and informed by each teaching artist’s style, our annual curricular theme, and the children’s unique contributions.

NDI Teaching Artists utilize the NDI Method, which demonstrates our belief in joyful and rigorous learning, the importance of teamwork, and the power of performance. This position is open to dance teachers who are interested in learning NDI’s acclaimed teaching methodology by working alongside experienced colleagues and assisting classes in our partner schools. After this foundational year of on-the-job training, we expect to offer more opportunities to choreograph and lead classes as NDI programming expands. Candidates for the current position should demonstrate strong interest in and potential for advancement.

We encourage Dance Teaching Artists to apply who…

• Are experienced performing artists with well-developed dance content knowledge in a variety of dance styles
• Have experience creating choreography for children
• Are dynamic, expressive, and energized movers with strong musicality
• Are as passionate about the art of teaching as they are about their art form
• Have a confident presence and positive classroom management skills
• Are committed to anti-racist education and culturally responsive teaching
• Possess tools to create inclusive learning environments where children of all abilities can belong, participate, and succeed
• Are collaborative; thrive in a team dynamic in which power and responsibility are shared
• Believe that all children can be artists and are capable of excellence

• Assist weekly classes in NDI partner schools, working alongside a Lead Dance Teaching Artist and a Music Teaching Artist
• Develop a foundational understanding of the NDI Method and learn to effectively implement the NDI teaching techniques over the course of the school year
• Assist final rehearsals and culminating performances in assigned partner schools
• Support the creation of accessible, responsive, and dynamic choreography that both highlights students’ abilities and develops their skills and artistic expression
• Participate in planning meetings with partner school teachers and leadership
• Participate in research and planning to develop learning around NDI’s annual curricular theme
• Participate in required professional development, including a fall retreat, two-hour – Teaching Artist workshops held every other month during the school year, and all-staff equity trainings
• Maintain an NDI email account and communicate promptly and professionally with NDI administrative staff, Teaching Artist teams, and school partners
• Twice per year, complete a self-assessment and goal development plan under the guidance of an NDI mentor. Additional support from an NDI mentor will be available as needed
• Submit digital timesheets every other week, adhering to deadlines

If you are interested in this position submit your application HERE by May 31st, and attend the in-person group audition on June 6th (5:30pm – 7:00pm ET). To learn more about our hiring schedule click here.