Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Two years of Dance teaching experience in an educational, dance studio and/or community setting. Experience working with K-12 students with various learning abilities. Bi-lingual preferred but not required.

Nature of Work

We are seeking a dance instructor in both Adult Ballet and Youth Contemporary Dance. This position requires teaching two regularly scheduled dance classes that meet twice a week for Spring 2025. The dance classes are two different age groups. Candidate should be comfortable and have experience teaching both kids and adults of varying dance experience. The classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. 

• Youth Contemporary Dance (ages 10-16): Mondays and Wednesdays 5 - 5:50 p.m.
• Beginner/Intermediate Adult Ballet (ages 18+): Mondays and Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to sharing their art practice with others and should enjoy working with children, families and older adults.

• Youth Contemporary (12-weeks): Jan. 13 - April 2, 2025
• Adult Class (9-weeks): Jan. 13 - March12, 2025

Illustrative Tasks

• Creating age-appropriate sequential lesson plans for both courses
• Choreographing a recital dance for the youth contemporary class for the end season recital on our Main Stage. Potentially creating a showing routine for Adult Ballet Class (performed informally in studio)
• Delivering class content in an age-appropriate manner while maintaining a positive attitude
• Communicating any student/parent concerns to Moss Center education staff. Asking for support/assistance from Moss Center education staff when needed
• Providing adequate notice when coverage is needed and communicating with substitute teacher to ensure thorough understanding of lesson plan, goals, etc.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilites

• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in utilizing computer software (Microsoft Word, email, Zoom)
• Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records
• Ability to develop visual aids and other instructional materials to meet specific program and learning needs
• Ability to mediate differences in opinions of varying individuals and foster consensus on diverse issues
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing with various individuals and groups
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, educators, school children, parents, civic associations, and the general public as necessitated by the work

Necessary Special Requirements
Employees in this position are expected to be able to perform all work tasks and comply with any work schedules or attendance or duty requirements. Successful candidates must be available to work during after school hours/evenings on an ongoing basis. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License. Ability to drive within Miami-Dade County will be required, must provide own transportation. Employment is based on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Spring 2025 dates: Jan. 13 - April 2, 2025

Salary: $50.00/per class
Closing Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

To apply for this position, visit the Tryfacta website.

For more information on the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please visit: https://www.mosscenter.org/mc/home.page.

Work Schedule

Flexible, on as-needed basis.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide all guests with a positive first impression of The Moss Center by offering superior, individualized guest service through excellent customer service
• Hand out programs as patrons are led into the theater
• Effectively communicate with guests locating their seats
• Ability to identify problems and work with Managers to resolve any issues that may arise
• Provide information regarding Moss Center events and facilities
• Have a working understanding of the functions of other departments
• Pay attention to ensure no food or beverages go into theatres when appropriate
• Seat latecomers (most times in partial darkness)
• Follow directions of Captains and House Managers
• Assist patrons with disabilities
• Monitor crowd for unusual behavior, flash photography and video cameras
• Lead patron evacuations in case of emergencies.

To be considered for this position, you: 

• Must have experience working with the public
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs of patrons
• Must possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Must have the ability to enforce safety regulations
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively via radio headset
• First Aid CPR/AED certification a plus but not is preferred
• Ability to carry at least 50 pounds of material
• Must purchase or provide their own uniforms and wear them to every shift. Uniforms consist of a white button-down shirt, black pants or skirt, comfortable solid black shoes with no ornamentation, and a flashlight
• Employees in this position are expected to be able to perform any and all work tasks and comply with any work schedules or attendance or duty requirements. Successful candidates must have availability to work during after-school hours/evenings on an ongoing basis.

Work Schedule

On call/on need basis. These positions have no standard shift. The department's weekly schedule hours can be between 10 to 35 hours per week. The manager's schedule based upon show-base and needs of the department. This is not a full-time position.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Nature of Work
Parking attendants are responsible for assisting patrons into one of the three available parking lots at The Moss Center. In this position, successful candidates will be responsible for assisting patrons with the parking of vehicles, directing patrons into open spots in both public and managed lots, at The Moss Center.

Environmental Concerns: Some positions require standing for long periods of time in a variety of weather environments. May include overnight shifts. Must be available to work evenings and weekends and have a flexible schedule.

Illustrative Tasks

• Assist patrons to park vehicles in open spots until the lot is full
• Managing a visitor list at the controlled lot
• Use hand signals and lights to direct patrons into open spots
• Position or remove barricades to prevent parking in certain spots
• Management of the over-flow parking
• Work with Miami-Dade County Police to enforce the policy that patrons must use the crosswalk
• Escort customers to their vehicles if needed
• Help patrons exit the facility safely by encouraging them to use the cross-walk
• Assist patrons with event information if necessary
• Report any grievances or issues that arise

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company.

Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials.

The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

These hourly positions play an integral part of the day-to-day operations of a performing arts facility.