Employment

Luna Dance Institute hires dance teaching artists as full-time, salaried employees with benefits. This represents one of our core objectives: shifting the perception of dance education and professionalizing the field.

Each faculty member at Luna Dance Institute is committed to the values of the organization in their entirety and has completed the full Foundations course of study at Luna.

LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR A FULL-TIME DANCE TEACHING POSITION TO BEGIN FALL 2012

POSITION: Dance Teaching Artist for Luna Dance Institute
Full-time position involves teaching in any of Luna’s programs: Studio Lab, Early Childhood, School-based or MPACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) in accordance with Luna Dance Institute philosophy.  Candidate will also provide project coordination and administrative support, be committed to mission & values of organization.

Job Duties

  • Teaching creative- and standards-based dance curricula to children 3-17 years of age
  • Teaching parent/child relationship-based dance classes
  • Client relations
  • Staffing library, studio or other Luna community activities
  • Site liaison
  • Providing administrative support to Program Managers & Co-directors
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Participating in team fundraising and public relations activities
  • Representing Luna in community collaboration meetings, task forces, committees and events as needed

Requirements

  • Completion of LDI Foundational workshop series, or intention to do so
  • Minimum 4 years experience teaching dance to children
  • Adherence to Luna philosophy; able to make minimum of 2 year commitment
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work as vibrant team member of learning organization
  • BA, MA or equivalent work, education, life experience relevant to mission and vision of organization
  • Good people skills:  patience, good communication, collaboration
  • Good verbal and writing skills (Spanish speakers encouraged to apply)
  • Able to work on Saturdays as scheduled
  • Access to vehicle, transportation

Additional Valued Skills

  • Teaching experience across a wide developmental range, including children with special needs
  • Able to speak multiple languages
  • Comfort with various forms of media
  • Graphic design/marketing or promotion experience

Starting salary: $40,000, pro-rated to actual time worked. Benefits after probationary period include: paid holidays and vacation, sick leave, retirement, health and vision plans. 75% position may be considered, depending on applicant qualifications & commitment.

TO APPLY: Send resume to arasera@lunadanceinstitute.org (no phone calls please). Selected applicants will be invited for an interview & possible teaching audition.  Luna is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline, May 22nd, 2012.