TEACHING ARTIST STATEWIDE OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Overview The Artistic Associate is a lead teaching artist in the outreach programs in public elementary schools in Albuquerque and at statewide Residency sites. The Associate supports the administrative and production needs of both programs and is responsible to the Residency Artistic Director for ensuring the artistic and administrative success and quality of the programs. The Associate is responsible for carrying out the organization’s mission with excellence. They receive secondary oversight from the Albuquerque Outreach Artistic Director. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Professional dance performance experience preferred Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field, or the equivalent education/experience, preferred 1-3 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 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 Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish, a plus Primary Responsibilities Artistic- Teaching, Choreographing, and Directing Teaches and creates choreography for approximately 10-12 hrs/week in Albuquerque Outreach Programs 1 semester/year Teaches and creates choreography for 12-15 weeks in Residency Outreach Program 1 semester/year (traveling to and living in communities; includes per diem, lodging, paid travel time and mileage reimbursement, travel bonus, and additional paid time off) Teaches and creates choreography for other programs as needed including Summer programs, In-school, After-School, and Advanced Training programs Teaches Train the Trainer workshops and other related programs Subs in the outreach and after-school programs as needed Administrative Duties Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including Train the Trainer, Thank You Project, special events and others Supports Artistic Directors with other organizational projects Special Projects and Productions Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances at The Hiland Theater including Outreach End-of-Year Events, and Hiland Program performances, including acting as stage manager, runner, or other roles Provides backstage and/or front of house support for Residency performances, including acting as stage manager, runner, or other roles Provides support for Hiland Community Engagement Events General Duties 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Dance Teacher Finder LLC