Dance Instructor - PT Cheektowaga

Foster a team culture of Belonging by promoting inclusiveness and ensuring everyone feels heard and respected in every project. Uphold Integrity by maintaining transparency in decision-making, delivering on commitments, and holding yourself and others accountable. As part of our commitment to Growth , we encourage employees to actively pursue opportunities for personal and professional development. Employees are expected to take ownership of their learning journey, embrace new challenges, and continuously improve their skills and performance. Responsible for facilitating weekly adaptive dance/movement sessions implementing the framework of the Moving Miracles' dance/movement curriculum. Set & Rehearse choreography that is appropriate, in line with production theme and features class accomplishments in preparation for annual May performance. Listen to all potential concerns and respond in an appropriate and timely manner to ensure satisfaction with services and safety standards. Relay any and all relevant concerns immediately to the director. Arrive to studio a minimum of 15 minutes before classes start. Attend mandatory bi-weekly or monthly staff meetings Facilitate and participate in various outreach events and community performances and engagements. Field questions, provide communication, give positive feedback to volunteers and extend gratitude to volunteers and make them an important part of the class process. Provide effective communication to parents and group home staff. Based on assessed needs may develop specific goals mindful of sensory needs and abilities in addition to program curriculum. Address and promote positive, healthy choices to our participants. Responsible for conducting initial screenings with individuals. Works adaptively with dance/movement props; i.e.: observes and evaluates individuals for potential of social, intrapersonal, expressive and adaptive dance/movement skills/technique. Assign volunteer dance partners to work with 1-2 students throughout session. Introduce and familiarize dance partners with dance students. Distribute memorandums and newsletters as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualification:

Minimum High School diploma required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree in dance, special education or related human service field is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to effectively present information informally in one-on-one or small group situations, as well as formal presentations to large groups. Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints from individuals, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Able to read and interpret professional documents and procedure manuals. Ability to use Microsoft products for the creation or completion of forms and reports. Possess a basic understanding of saving, storing and retrieving files.