ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general supervision of the Director, the Health Promotions Instructor for Chinese Line Dance will plan and carry out programming sessions for older adults who attend the senior center. The instructor will teach basic Chinese Line Dance movement and apply it to music to choreograph sessions that will help improve mobility and maintain health. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Develop lesson plans and activities for class
Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team
Regularly communicate with the Director regarding participants and class topics
Mentor and support new and first-time members
Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign-in/sign-out sheets, attendance reports, etc.
Maintain an organized workspace by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment, and program spaces
COMPETENCIES
Ability to demonstrate or explain the proper physical activity and movements safely for classes
Ability to teach Chinese Line Dance techniques
Excellent verbal and written customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to provide quality care with compassion, patience, and empathy
Ability to show genuine interest in helping older adults
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
Ability to be organized, dependable, reliable, and efficient in running an effective class
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism/bias; ability to understand their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression i.e. people of color, LGBTQ + people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
Minimum of one (1) year related teaching experience
Experience working with the older adult population preferred.
Bilingual English and Mandarin speaker required
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