Dance Instructor

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Dance Instructor Part Time

LOCATION/DEPT: RJKCCC Kroc Arts & Education Department

REPORTS TO: Music & Gospel Fine Arts Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: 203

PAY RANGE: $18.11-$21.74

MISSION

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to touch individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith.

OUTCOMES

The dance instructor will be responsible for teaching dance classes, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for teaching dance classes.
2. Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Director on a regular basis.
3. Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for dance programming with schools and organizations.
4. Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Arts and Education Director.
5. Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
6. Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.
7. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
8. Perform other assignments/duties as directed.
9. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in dance preferred, or equivalent qualified performance experience.

Experience:

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience.
• Provide a record of dance performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Skills /Abilities:

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development of dance.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as required.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified within 30 days of hire.

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Requires bending, squatting, dancing and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
2. Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
3. Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
4. Respect others' property and person.
5. Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
6. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.