Youth Ballet Instructor - Palo Alto

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Specialty Instructor will plan, format and instruct classes. The Instructor will be instructing and evaluating our program to ensure a safe and fun environment for the participants, in addition to other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum; implements age appropriate enrichment activities happen according to the weekly plan.
• Administrative duties - maintain staff schedule to ensure staff coverage while program is open.
• Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty.
• Establish positive family communication and teach new skills including building relationships, social skills, independence, and self-reliance skills.
• Provide an engaging and fun experience.
• Encourage and deliver positive values and build developmental assets.
• Be responsible for the safety of youth and staff while reducing and managing risk.
• Mentor and coach youth and peers; supervise program area; implement program curriculum that supports trying new and diverse activities as well as healthy lifestyle choices.
• Commit to staying current with youth development conversations and models through continued training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents.
• Physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds.