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Position Overview:

The Dance Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs is a high impact role designed for individuals with a strong professional dance performance background who are passionate about dance education and outreach. The role supports both the artistic and administrative success of the programs, and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the organization with excellence. Individuals passionate about the difference that dance education can make in children’s lives, with an interest in continued career growth and enhancement are encouraged to apply.

Organization Mission

NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. NDI New Mexico teaches children excellence through the dynamic discipline of dance. We are one of the largest organizations serving youth in our state and our programs address critical youth development needs by partnering with public schools in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and Residency sites throughout the state, offering both rigorous performing arts classes for all ages and an In-School Outreach Programs for 3rd to 5th graders.

Purpose of Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate Role:

The Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate is responsible for teaching curriculum and creating choreography in the NDI New Mexico In-school, After-School and Advanced Teams programs, bringing high-quality dance education and performance experiences to students in NDI New Mexico’s Santa Fe and Espanola Valley programs. The role is for an experienced dancer, choreographer and dance educator passionate about the NDI New Mexico pedagogy and its applications in both the public school and dance studio settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Artistic- Teaching and Choreography      

• Teaches in Santa Fe and Espanola In-School and Advanced Teams programs (for elementary and middle school public school students), creating lesson plans and choreography aligned with NDI New Mexico curriculum and Impact Model.
• Teaches in the Dance Barns After-School program in 1-3 dance disciplines (ballet, plus 1-2 other disciplines including tap, hip hop, modern, jazz, creative movement, or other styles). Teaches across a span of ages and levels, creating lesson plans and choreography for performances aligned with curriculum and Impact Model.             
• Teaches in specialty programs including summer, specialty/community guest pieces, workshops.
• Opportunities for directing programs as assigned and based on classroom and leadership experience.                      

Administrative

• Supports administrative operations for Santa Fe and North Outreach and Advanced Training programs and associated events and activities, including but not limited to planning and creating schedules, leading and tracking communication with students and families, creating informational materials related to event and program logistics, and other communications and administrative duties, as assigned.

Special Projects

• Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances, including acting as stage manager, deck manager, runner/assistant stage manager, or other roles as assigned and based on experience.
• Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including fundraising events, teacher trainings, off-site performances, and others as needed.

General Duties:

• Works collaboratively with all other Full-time staff to ensure quality, consistency, and coordination of all work and programming.
• Schedules regular office hour time.

• Attends all enrichment workshops and meetings, including artistic and joint staff meetings.
• Compiles program reference materials.
• Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures.

• Other duties as needed.

Cultivates Relationships with Community Stakeholders

• Develops positive relationships with parent volunteers to engage families in the program, inspiring their commitment, and enlisting and coordinating their support for events.
• Fosters positive relations, and acts as an advocate for the organization with all community stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Job Specific Requirements: 

• Professional dance performance experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field, or the equivalent education/experience, preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in job-related duties (teaching, choreography, production or administration)
• Experience teaching in related outreach programs preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish, a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Passionate about working with children through the NDI-NM methodology
• Passionate about work with children in after-school dance program with focus on balancing rigorous dance training with a philosophy of inclusion, celebration of diversity, and focus on building confidence, character, and community
   

Working Conditions, Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Functions performed in a variety of environments including: NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations
• Requires reimbursable in-state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events 
• Requires weekend and evening hours.
• Requires extensive physical movement, dance, high energy, and stamina
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Core NDI-NM Employee Requirements:

• Believes in the mission of the organization
• Strives for excellence in this job with a “Can Do” attitude
• Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities
• Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
• Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening
• Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity
• Operates in a fiscally responsible manner
• Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Professional appearance and telephone manner