Music and Movement Volunteers Needed to Engage Children

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NVFS needs a Music & Movement volunteer to engage students and get them moving, develop their ability to focus, promote leadership and creativity, encourage cooperation, and cultivate listening skills.

Duties:

• Encourage the children’s creativity, coordination, balance, spatial awareness and positive body image
• Teach students songs, dances and incorporating games to keep their attention
• Lead fantasy play and games where children are able to imitate animals, cars, etc., dance with props such as streamers and ribbon sticks, navigate obstacle courses
• Teach movements inspired by diverse forms of music, cultures, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Personally engaging, friendly and comfortable working with toddlers
• Have exceptional energy, good communication skills and affable with children in a class setting
• Previous work with music and movement, mommy-and-me style programs, and/or early childhood development is helpful
• Able to create and execute age-appropriate sessions