Jobs
Koresh Kids Dance seeks
Assistant Teaching Artist for 2023-24 school year
Koresh Kids Dance has been a community partner of the School District of Philadelphia for 16 years, and currently partners with 29 2nd-5th grade classrooms in 11 elementary schools within the District. Our residencies run from October-June and provide high-quality creative dance instruction during the school day. Students learn fundamental dance technique and movement vocabulary, while developing their own creative voice and building key social and emotional skills. Over the course of a residency, students are invited to create their own dances individually, in small groups and in collaboration as a class, culminating in a final performance of their work.
Teaching Artist requirements:
Must have a BA, BFA or higher education in Dance or Dance Education, OR equivalent experience
Must be motivated to teach, interested in working in Philadelphia public schools, and able to commit to the remainder of the school year (January-early June)
Applicants should desire to facilitate students as creative artists and center student voice in their teaching
Must be able to teach collaboratively and facilitate collaboration among students
Must be able to complete clearances as required by the School District of Philadelphia
Preferred applicants will have:
Experience teaching in a school or other community dance setting
Experience teaching a creative dance curriculum
Willingness/ability to travel to sites outside of Center City
Additional consideration given to applicants with:
Ability to speak Spanish
Background in Latin American, African or Black American folkloric dance styles
We are looking for someone to take over assistant teaching at 1-2 schools for the remainder of the school year through the week of 6/9. Possible placements include:
Fridays 1:15-3:30 PM in Hunting Park
Thursdays 1:15-2:45 PM in South Philadelphia
If you are not available at these times but have other school day availability for 2023-2024 or 2024-25, we also welcome your application.
Teaching Artist responsibilities:
Assist lead teaching artist in guiding students through Koresh Kids Dance curriculum during weekly classes
Help to develop and maintain a classroom environment that is safe for creating dance
Facilitate the development of students as artists, choreographers, and dancers
Gradually take on increased responsibilities for lesson planning and lead teaching as the year progresses
Develop lesson plans based in creative dance concepts
Assist lead teaching artist in developing a final end of the year performance
Attend up to 3 paid teaching artist meetings and PD sessions throughout the year outside of teaching
If interested please send resume, cover letter and references to: Koreshkidsdance@gmail.com
Koresh Dance Company
Seeks Booking Agent for professional contemporary dance company
To request an interview please email resume to Keila Perez-Vega at pr@koreshdance.org
Position Description (Hybrid)
The Booking Agent of Koresh Dance Company will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for meeting touring revenue projections by securing and negotiating touring contracts with venues and dancer agreements. The booking manager will oversee touring engagements by managing touring logistics and administering all communication between presenters/ venues and the company, dancers and technical staff.
The position seeks a highly organized, self-motivated, and individual who is passionate about the performing arts. Our office is located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Candidates should have excellent inter-personal skills, a background in project management, sales or communication preferred.
Studio Cleaner
Koresh Dance Company is seeking a person to handle basic maintenance and cleaning of our studios. Frequency and hours are open for discussion. If interested email Alon Koresh at alon@koreshdance.org
Internships
School Administrative Internship
*** We are currently accepting applications ***
Koresh School of Dance is seeking responsible individuals to manage the front desk. The ideal candidate will have a love for dance, experience with Microsoft products, Mindbody software, and great people skills. Interns assist multiple managers in various administrative tasks and must demonstrate skills in multitasking and a proactive work ethic. Interns manage client interactions, perform financial transactions, answer phone calls, provide assistance in the administrative field, and perform light house cleaning. Interns work one 6-hour shift per week in exchange for unlimited free dance classes (and other perks) at Koresh Dance Company! Shifts are scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 3-9:00pm .
To Apply Email your Resume and general Availability to school@koreshdance.org
Marketing & Development Internship
*** Seeking Positions for Winter - Spring 2024***