Movement Matters Student Leader

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: .Movement Matters leaders will teach seated dance classes to retirement communities throughout the greater Boston area.

Expected Hours Per Week: 3-12
Expected dates and times of shifts: Saturdays and SundaysEssential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• 1. Teach between 4 and 10 Movement Matters classes each semester. 
• 2. Attend training workshops to learn new curriculum as needed. 
• 3. Supervise volunteer teaching assistants who are assigned to class sessions. 
• 4. Independently adjust/arrange schedules with other instructors if conflicts with assigned classes arise.
• 5. Regularly report via email on class sizes, volunteer attendance, and general impressions of class ambiance/ success. 

Required Skills and Knowledge: 

• 1. Must be a Junior or Senior Theater/Dance major. 
• 2. Must complete a minimum of one semester as a volunteer teaching assistant for Movement Matters, or have  relevant experience. 
• 3. Must know the general structure of a seated movement class. 
• 4. Demonstrate enthusiasm for the project, a solid understanding of the curricular goals, and both the commitment  and maturity to independently teach classes while serving as an ”ambassador “ for the Conservatory in the wider  Boston community.

Hourly Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Margaret Falcone