Dance Instructor Assistant - Reseda, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION · Dance Instructor Assistant · Full-Time Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm · Reports to: Creative Arts Program Administrative Supervisor · Position Summary: · We're seeking candidates that are well versed in the following dance expertise: · Hip Hop Dance · Ballet · La ...

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Dance Instructor Assistant

Full-Time Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Reports to: Creative Arts Program Administrative Supervisor

Position Summary:

We're seeking candidates that are well versed in the following dance expertise:

• Hip Hop Dance
• Ballet
• Latin Hip Hop Dance
• Jazz Dance
• Latin Jazz Dance
• Tap Dance
• Contemporary Dance
• Fusion & Contemporary Styles
• Modern Dance
• Ballroom Dance
• Zumba

Under the direct supervision of the Creative Arts Administrative Supervisor and/or Director. The Dance Instructor Assistant will assist and train directly alongside the Dance Instructor. The Dance Instructor Assistant will encourage consumers and staff participation in all aspects of programming, including community integration activities, assist with supervising assistants to ensure proper direction to individuals is given. Acute communication provided to all parties involved in the care and development of consumers.

Job Responsibilities:

· Shadowing the dance instructor

o Shadow the dance instructor in the classroom to observe how they work with the consumers and adapt classes to bring out the dancer in each participant.

· Support courses

o Provide assistance to the instructor and consumers during course sessions.

o Help consumers meet daily dance goals.

o Provide hand over hand assistance, adaptive equipment, verbal prompts and redirection to ensure participation.

o Assist consumers when needed, even if they are not your assigned consumer.

o Fill in for the dance instructor in the rare case of absence.

· Provide training, teaching, and direct supervision of consumers.

o Assist and positively interact with consumers in a home setting with training/acquiring skills in the following areas: hygiene and self-care including assist with feeding and toilet training; fine motor skills; gross motor skills; sensory exploration including tactile, auditory, oral-motor.

o Learn and implement all consumers' behavioral intervention plans.

o Assist with behavioral problems as they arise with any consumer as appropriate.

o Learn and assist in reinforcing consumers' orientation and mobility training.

· Participating in Person-Centered-Plan meeting.

o Attend Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings to learn about consumers and help develop artistic goals.

· Attend Staff Meetings

o Attend weekly instructor meetings.

o Attend bi-weekly staff meetings.

· Assist with consumer data

o Document consumer attendance, progress and incidents.

o Complete daily notes on consumer progress as well as reporting behaviors and special incidents.

· Assist with creative art program events

o Assist with program showcases, such as talent shows, TLC events and choir performances.

o Assists prepare for special celebrations

· Maintain a safe, clean, well- stocked, and-organized classroom.

· Working as part of a larger team of instructors throughout program:

o Take initiative to ensure program goals of all consumers are met.

o Share ideas with other staff to promote creative positive workplace.

· Complete First Aid, CPR, Driving Training, Behavior Modification, and any other training that assigned prior to the training deadline/expiration dates.

o Attend in-service training and staff meetings as scheduled and on time.

· Arrive to work prepared and on time. Follow the attendance and time off procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Partner with Human Resources as needed.

· Complete other duties as requested by the supervisor or Director.

Qualifications:

· Candidates should be well versed in the following styles of dance – Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop. Knowledge of additional styles a plus.

· Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities; preferred

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to seek help when needed.

· Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others; including staff and people supported especially during stressful situations.

· Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, physical exam, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

· Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience to a diverse consumer population.

· Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultures, education, social, and economic backgrounds.

· Ability to work in a team centered environment and accept feedback and direction.

· Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making.

· Ability to complete and pass basic exams after training.

· Maintain a valid CA driver's license with a driving record that is acceptable for TLC insurance coverage.

· Ability to lift, push, pull, or move various weight amounts ranging from ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds or more.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is primarily housed in an open air-conditioned classroom. In some cases, there are outside activities and community integration and therefore the working conditions are subject to weather elements, i.e. sun, wind, rain. Occasional driving of consumers is required including assisting them into and out of vehicle for community integration outings and supervising consumers' safety while in the community. Several times a week, there are swimming classes that require getting into an enclosed, heated swimming pool and/or Jacuzzi. This position can be moderately physical. There is frequent standing, bending, sitting for periods of time, and fast-paced walking. Assisting consumers in wheelchairs, with walkers, gait-belts that require pushing, supporting and guiding. Frequent lifting of weight that varies between pounds. On rare occasions, consumers may become physical including but not limited to hitting, kicking, grabbing, and biting.

Frequently, you are exposed to consumers' bodily fluids which can include saliva (drool), blood, urine, fecal matter. Stringent Universal Health Precautions are practiced.

Note: This description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the employee(s). Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Reseda, CA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reseda, CA 91335: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person