"Dancing is about connections … to our friends, to our families, to our neighbors. It is one of the most expressive ways we celebrate and communicate our cultures and communities. With Dancing Classrooms, we are able to reach children in existing classroom settings and address fundamental issues of mutual respect and self-esteem – issues that social dance puts into practice. We hope to inspire children through dance to do well, to respect one another, to be proud. This program is about more than dance, it is about teaching children to take a bow.” - Pierre Dulaine & Yvonne Marceau

Be a Teaching Artist

Teaching Artists are the lifeblood of our program, our most valuable asset.

To ensure unity of purpose and intention, we train all prospective teachers extensively in classroom management skills and curricular integration, as well as the social dance training of our program syllabus.

We are currently seeking Teaching Artists who have:

The belief that every child can learn and excel
A passion for dance and creative expression that is easily communicated to, and contagious among, children
Self confidence in their dance and artistic abilities
High expectations for what every child can achieve through the program
An ability to express themself verbally in such a way that deserves attention
An understanding of children’s classroom dynamics and how to manage behavior
Flexibility and a good sense of humor

Specifically, a Teaching Artist candidate should:

Have experience working with 5^th and/or 8^th grade children. Understanding the developmental realities of 10-13 year old children is important
Have a dance/theater/creative expression background – not necessarily as a professional
Have the ability to commit to part-time work during the school day, Monday-Friday, for the 2023-2024 school year
Have dependable transportation – personal vehicle or reliable mass transit options
Be able to pass a BCI & FBI background check

Dancing Classrooms Teaching Artists are: actors, dancers, individuals who can move with rhythm; have excellent interpersonal skills; enjoy working with children; are able to work in person in school classrooms; have a generous spirit; a sense of humor, and willingness to travel throughout Northeast Ohio (primarily Cleveland).
You will be fingerprinted with state of Ohio upon employment.
Teaching Artists are seasonal part-time employees that are paid on an hourly basis ($30/hour).

Requirements: Make a commitment to a sequential ten week residency two days per week in a school during the hours of 7:30am and 4pm. Applicants must be available to attend (paid) training.

Training for the 2024-2025 school year will take place August 5-9, 2024.
Training commitment is non-negotiable, please do not apply if you’re unable to commit to attending a training.

Submission Criteria: Apply online by submitting the required information below OR send your resume, cover letter, 2 references (with email) and photo via email in MS word. References will be contacted

Send credentials: Send credentials by email to: info[@]dancingclassroomsneo[dot]org

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