Arnhold Dance Education Coordinator

Company: The New York Public LibraryLocation: New York, NYCompensation: $64,000-69,000 per yearTO APPLY, PLEASE USE THIS LINK: Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the world's largest library and archive of dance material. The responsibility of the Arnhold Dance Education Coordinator is to share the treasures in our collection with students and educators across New York City and beyond. As the Dance Division's point of contact to the K-12 community, the Arnhold Dance Education Coordinator collaborates with teachers on visits to the Library, builds out curriculum around our exhibitions, hosts educator events and leads classes. The person in this role has a passion for dance education and will foster existing relationships and grow new ones.ExpectationsWe are looking for someone we can count on to:Own:Partnerships with K-12 educators, particularly dance teachers across the New York City school systemAge appropriate curricula and lesson plans to make our collections accessible and inspiring for younger audiencesClass visits to the LibraryTeach:Dance history and movement through our collectionsProfessional development to educatorsLearn:The handling requirements of special collectionsThe protocols around using materials outside of the Library's reading roomsPermissions around use of collectionsImprove:Educational offerings of the Dance DivisionOur reach to K-12 educatorsSome expectations for this role are that within:1 month, this person will:Make contact with key dance educators and administrators to maintain the Division's relationships with them3 months, this person will:Begin work on their first lesson plansLead their first classes at the LibraryCollaborate with the Theatre and Music Education Coordinators on building wide programming6 months and beyond, this person will:Write a full curriculum for an exhibitionHost a professional development event for dance educatorsExpand the Division's educational programsResponsibilitiesPoint of contact to the K-12 community for the Dance DivisionSchedules all onsite and offsite dance educational visitsLiaises with the theatre and music education coordinators on cross-divisional educational initiativesCollaborates with teachers on visits to the Library and often leads class visitsWrites curriculum to complement exhibitionsHosts educator and professional development eventsPerforms other assigned duties as necessaryRequired Education & CertificationsBachelor's degree in a related fieldRequired Experience2+ years of dance teaching and/or professional performance experienceRequired SkillsFamiliarity with Google suiteAbility to tailor curriculum to different age groupsManagerial/Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay have occasional supervision of volunteersCore ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:BeHelpfulto patrons and colleaguesBeResourcefulin solving problemsBeCuriousin all aspects of your workBeWelcomingandInclusiveOffice settingResearch library settingPhysical DutiesMay occasionally have to lead a movement activityLifting up to 49lbs may be requiredPre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusNon-ExemptSchedule35 hours per weekMonday through Friday from 10am-6pm with occasional evenings and weekends requiredThis job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.The New York Public LibrarySalary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.About The New York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr