Dance teacher [h1.location_city]

Posting Date : 8 / 20 / 25

Department :

DHSP - Community Schools

Job Code : X342 (ID# 1417)

Sequence # : 701,702

Number of Hours Per Week :

19.5

Additional Work Hours Information :

Afternoons ranging from 2-6 PM.

Union Affiliation : Non Union

# of openings : Type of Employment :

Regular

Civil Service Type : None

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS :

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city : from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Share mastery level of an art form with students for enrichment afterschool classes
• Be responsible for the overall management of your assigned afterschool enrichment class.
• Work with program assistants that may be assigned to the classroom.
• Develop and implement a quality age-appropriate curriculum in a specialty area
• Directly supervise the safety of children
• Help create an environment that fosters a positive self-image and respects the social and cultural differences of each child and values each child's strengths, needs, differences, and similarities.
• Maintain an open, friendly, on-going communication with families about the progress of participants
• Responsible for classroom maintenance, equipment, and supplies
• Communicate any needed supplies for programming 1 month in advance
• Report any out-of-the-ordinary incidents and accidents to program administrators.
• Check in and out with Director or Program Director daily for open communication concerning children's progress and any concerns that may arise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Experience and Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) required. Physical and TB Test required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, WORK FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS :

Salary Range Disclosure : This position's full salary range is listed above. While the entire range is available for consideration, placement within the range will be determined based on factors such as internal equity, the specific specialty area, and the candidate's relevant experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :

Please upload the following documents to complete your application :

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City's diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.