Dance Teaching Artist – City Spotlights Leadership Program
Boch Center is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist for the 2026 City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. The City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program is an arts-based youth employment program for 35-40 Boston resident teens. Teen Leaders participate in the 6-week program to develop their capacities as leaders in their communities; develop their understanding and awareness of social change as it relates to issues impacting their community; develop original performance material inspired by their own experiences and conversations, which culminates in a Final Showcase; strengthen their college and career readiness; and develop and facilitate arts-based educational workshops about social change and empowerment for young people in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston.
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Dance Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Dance specialty, during which approximately 10-13 teen employees will learn dance techniques and develop/perform original dance pieces for the Final Showcase. The Teaching Artist will also serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education. This position is seasonal, part-time beginning July 6 through August 14, with mandatory training in mid-late June 2026 (date TBD).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Developing curriculum for Dance specialty, including proper dance technique and devising of original material
· Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-choreograph original dance pieces on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
· Working closely with Dance Teaching Artist Assistant, developing curriculum and facilitating rehearsals
· Collaborating with Education staff in the facilitation of a cohesive Final Showcase
· Incorporating Creative Youth Development principles into curriculum, allowing for youth agency and youth-led creation
· Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
· Attend Final Showcase on Wednesday, August 12th at 5:30pm
· Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
· Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
· Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
· Additional duties and responsibilities as needed
For more information including qualifications, schedule, salary, and how to apply, visit the job listing on HireCulture.