Job Description EYL 365 Project is currently accepting applications for Elementary & Middle School Dance Youth educators for the 2026-2027 programming year. Our organization is seeking passionate and experienced Dance Youth Educators who have a strong interest in Social Justice and Racial Equity Arts Education. A Dance Youth Educator will provide in-school and/or after-school residency opportunities, generally between 9:30am - 2pm for 1.5 to 2 hours, at DCPS Ward 6, 7 and 8 partner schools and recreation centers. As part of this position, you will be responsible for providing and delivering advanced interactive and fun Dance lessons to youth ages five to fourteen in a creative, structured and engaging environment. It will be necessary for the successful candidate to create and deliver lesson plans, lead Dance exercises and projects, and mentor youth in the development of their Dance skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist students in discovering and amplifying their unique voices, and in becoming respected leaders among their peers and within the community. Teach middle and high school dance classes Successfully lead after-school activities with groups of up to 15 - 20 students Submit written lesson plans in a timely manner; Effectively manage the classroom and address student behavior issues in a positive, professional manner; Communicate clearly and positively with students, co-workers, and supervisors; Maintenance of the classroom and supplies; and MUST be available, on-time, and prepared to work during assigned hours, for three hours a day, between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Provide strong and flexible curriculum— built to adjust to the needs of each classroom Evaluation and observation to evaluate program success and ensure quality Provide students encouragement to draw upon their own experiences and create their own dance of empowerment, community, identity, power and sound. Providing an outlet for creativity and self-expression

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, well organized, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently while working with staff A professional artist who seeks to partner with young people to develop their art and can scaffold workshops so that everyone can participate Be able to adhere to the hour fluctuation depending on the programmatic need Bachelor's degree Dance, Education, Youth development or closely related field Experience coaching or teaching school-aged children Leadership experience with classroom education, youth, and/or management Commitment to social justice, equity, and fairness Independent creative with willingness to work collaboratively Strong problem-solving & time management skills Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms with varied audiences Open to collaborating with classroom teachers on classroom management and learning goals Enthusiastic about dance, creativity, and teaching our students Reliable, committed, strong communicators

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Skills/training and professional experience in Dance Teaching experience (Washington, DC public school experience a plus) On-going commitment to strengthening teaching practice through feedback, professional development, and collaboration Self-sufficient and proactive is task completion Skilled in working with students in the classroom EYL 365 Project Teaching Artists are highly skilled artists and educators, committed to creating equitable learning spaces through collaborative teaching practices and social justice pedagogy. They report directly to the Program Director and are supported by EYL 365 Project Department Heads and Program Coordinators. They work closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and teaching artists to positively impact school communities.

Pay:

$40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person