Instructor, Dance Jobs in Cleveland, USA at Cuyahoga Community College

SUMMARY

Provides instruction in the foundation of dance, including posture, choreography, rhythm, technical competency and interpretation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges students to achieve at the highest level
Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills
Assess student’s progress by grading assignments
Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Degree in dance and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of dance development
Ability to assess and grade the progress of students
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to determine needs of students and identify solutions
Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
Possess working knowledge of fundamental dance concepts practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software
Ability to organize, work and set priorities within a general structure
Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem‑solving methods in a variety of situations
Possess strong organizational and time‑management skills
Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

COMPETENCIES CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

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Title: Instructor, Dance

Company: Cuyahoga Community College

Location: Cleveland, USA

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