Dance Program Leader/ Coordinator - Mississauga, Canada - Jake's House for Autistic Children

Jake's House for Autistic Children

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 2004, Jake's House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country.

Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake's House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care-a family that is determined to provide tangible solutions.

Jake's House supports individuals on the spectrum throughout their lifespans through four core initiatives: 1) Jake's House Annual Holiday Parties, a 15-year tradition of bringing families together for a welcoming, fun and festive celebration; 2) Legends Mentoring Program, themed group mentoring workshops that provide youth with opportunities to learn skills, socialize and make friends; 3) Jake's House Employment Mentoring, a program that supports the integration of young adults into the workforce; and 4) inclusive housing solutions, designed to address the growing housing gap in the autism community, giving more aging adults a place to call home.

You will be supporting a dynamic, fast-growing organization, collaborating with a passionate, dedicated team.

Title:
Dance Program Coordinator/ Leader

Term:3-Month Contract - hosting 10 workshops in first quarter (April June 2023), trainning in March and reporting in July.

Time Allocation:

Workshop Preparation including planning and Design: as needed in March 202
Workshops: 15 hours from April
June (10 x 1 hour workshops per week with 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after allocated for preparation and closeoff)

Advisory Committee Meeting: 2 hours in July 202- Reporting: 3 hours in July 2023

Salary:
Ranging from $20 - $25 per class for a 3 month engagement - depending on experience

Reports:
Senior Program Manager

Location:
Mississauga, Ontario

Industry:
Not-for-profit

Job overview

As a Jake's House program leader, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships, and lead dance sessions.

Your passion for arts, coupled with the ability to encourage participation and enable social connections within a group will ensure success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively and safely teach dance through demonstration and communication while being supportive and respectful to participants of all ages.
Design safe and comprehensive dance routines and schedule for various participants including individuals and families affected by Autism.
Commit to providing quality instruction that is sensitive to the needs of the individual and diverse participants.
Provide mentor training and prepare volunteers to assist participants during workshops.
Connect and maintain professional relationships with participants and mentors during the dance classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
Ensure compliance to safety and health standards.
Motivate students with words of encouragement.
Document student attendance.
Engage in other administrative duties as required including an advisory committee meeting and a detailed qualitative reporting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience as a Dance Teacher.
Demonstrated excellence in a variety of dancing styles and techniques.
Friendly and outgoing with excellent communication skills.
Highly energetic and possess the ability to use your voice to keep people motivated and engaged in virtual classes.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities considered a strong asset.
Ability to work afterhours and weekends.
Selfstarter, proactive, takes initiative, resourceful, bootstrap mentality, gogetter;
Innovative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, creative, collaborative;
Adaptable, resilient, can switch gears and hats quickly, thrives in fastgrowing / fastmoving environments;
Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate;
Committed, disciplined, punctual;
Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values'.

Jake's House Charity is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all employees.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary:
From $20.00 per day

Ability to commute/relocate: