Description

Position Summary: This part-time apprenticeship is designed to provide teaching experience in public elementary school classrooms while supporting further learning in dance education pedagogy for individuals interested in becoming teaching artists. NYCB Education programming supports engagement with dance through the creative process where teachers support students in making their own original and unique dances. Participants will be asked to assist and support classroom activities while honing and exploring their own teaching style. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about dance education and curious about teaching in a public-school setting. Some previous teaching experience in movement and dance and prior dance training is required. Additional opportunities for professional development on topics such as lesson planning and classroom management will be provided and further curated based on the interests of program participants. The goal of this apprenticeship is to prepare participants to work as independent teaching artists. Participants will receive a stipend of $4,500 for the entire school year paid in five installments.