Job Description

We're looking for a deeply caring, supportive, and skilled Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak) and Bollywood dance instructor to support our online program.

The instructor must have a strong Online-Zoom experience and have experience working with beginners and older women over 40 yrs+

The 8-week fall program is scheduled on Tuesday evenings and allows up to 15 participants.

Instructor Responsibilities:

To instruct a 50-minute fun, safe, and effective class for all levels and abilities with confidence Understands the components of a dance choreography class for beginners and older adults (an introduction, dynamic warm-up, dance learning and practice, and a cool-down) Has a strong dance back round in at least one Classical Indian Dance and Bollywood is a huge asset Can cue effectively using their voice and hands

Has a STRONG Zoom set up using a laptop or computer, a microphone or earphones, can share audio via Zoom, and has high-speed internet.

Shows up 10 minutes before class to set up their online class, greet participants, and ends on time Able to teach a class in the interest of the group participants (modifying movements for beginners and women with no dance experience) Willing to instruct a small class for older women (anywhere from 4 to 15 in a class) Shows compassion for those recovering from chronic health conditions Open to receiving regular feedback and discussing issues/concerns in-person & phone Able to communicate all issues and concerns well and in a timely manner by phone and text (including being late, class cancellations, and participants' issues, and injuries) Shows professionalism at all times (including conversations and workout attire) and upholds the organizer's code of ethics Agrees not to promote themselves, their classes/services, or other companies in class Able to instruct in a community setting (not a traditional gym/dance studio)

The Instructor Must Have

A minimum of

5 years of experience

teaching Classical Indian Dance or Bollywood

Is a current Dance Instructor for adults and/or kids at studios across Toronto

Has at least 2 years of experience instructing online on Zoom

Has a Dance Diploma/Degree, Movement Certifications/Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Promotion, OR equivalent through a Canadian or North American governing body

Must have a valid CPR Level C and First Aid training

Must have PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

(ONLINE INSTRUCTION) Should have an understanding of various Classical Indian or Indian folklore forms Should have online-zoom teaching experience (in case there are any future pandemic lockdowns, all instructors shift online)

The Interview Process has 3 steps:

1.

To save time, Sumera will call applicants to discuss their qualifications and availability (from a private caller ID) before setting up a Zoom interview.

The applicant may be required to attend at least 2 of their dance/fitness classes to see their programming.

2. A mock-up class on Zoom where the candidate leads Sumera or her recruiter through a class according to their structure (this will be provided to the chosen applicants)

3. If selected, can provide 2 relevant dance instructor references in Toronto/Canada, copies of their certifications, valid CPR certificate, government ID, and the signing of an instructor agreement outlining the terms and conditions.

Honorariums

This is not employment. This is a volunteer position with a monthly honorarium issued at the end of the month

$35 flat per class:

5 yrs+ dance instruction experience, 2 years of online-zoom instruction experience, 1 valid certification, a strong back round in Classical Indian Dance and Bollywood, valid CPR and First Aid, Personal Liability Insurance, and successful references.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site gym
Application question(s):

Are you currently a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident? In your own words, please describe what makes a SAFE and FUN online dance class for adults 40 years-old and up. Feel free to draw on your own teaching experiences. Please list all of your relevant certifications below (i.e. dance diploma/degree, physical education, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Personal Training, Health and Fitness Promotion, Kinesiology, Physical therapy, Art and Movement Therapy, Early Childhood Education) Please indicate if you have any formal Bollywood dance, and/or Classical Indian dance training and the number of years you trained in it and where. This is not employment or a partnership. It is a volunteer position that offers an honorarium at the end of the contract. Do you agree to the amount listed? Please tell us where you currently instruct online or in-person Classical Indian and Bollywood dance classes in Toronto and for how long. Last question, applicants must provide contact information for 2 dance-related references for their dance instruction experience in Toronto or Canada. If you are selected, are you ready to provide 2 references? The instructor will be asked to support us online on Zoom on Tuesdays at either 6:30 PM or 7 PM.
Does this date and time work with your schedule? Priority will be placed on the applicant who can commit and can commute to these areas on time

Experience:

Bollywood and Classical Indian Dance Instruction: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPR Certification (required) Personal Liability Insurance for online classes (required)
Work Location: Remote