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Volunteer Dance Teacher
ORGANIZATION: Chicago HOPES for Kids
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2 people are interested
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational programming for K-5 children living in homeless shelters throughout Chicago. It is our mission to provide our students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the many challenges of homelessness. We are currently seeking applicants to our Staff Recruiter volunteer role. If you are interested in this volunteer role please send your resume and cover letter to contact@chicagohopesforkids.org .
About the Volunteer Role:
The Dance Teacher Volunteer role is a unique opportunity for anyone with experience in dance and dance instruction to volunteer using your skill set. The Dance Teacher Volunteer will support the Chicago HOPES for Kids team offer dance programming for one of our partner shelter. The volunteer will be responsible for a dance program that exposes children to different forms of movement and reading about dance.
Timeline of Service: Tuesdays beginning on February 5 to April 30
2 hours of direct service 1 hour of prep per week
**There is an opportunity to extend this volunteer opportunity throughout the year.**
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working closely with elementary school-aged children (Kindergarten to 8th Grade)
- Experience as a dancer, emphasis in ballet or jazz is preferred
- Prior experience instructing dance to children K to 8 or teaching dance to novice dancers
- Knowledge of dance history or a willingness to learn dance history
- Prior experience with children who have experienced trauma and/or homelessness preferred
Main Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the dance program for children K to 8 at a designated shelter
- Ensure literacy component of the dance program is completed
- Using tools provided maintain a safe dance program space
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About Chicago HOPES for Kids
Location:
688 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60642, US
Mission Statement
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services. With over a decade of service, we are the only organization in Chicago that provides educational and specialized support directly to children experiencing homelessness. We proudly serve more than 325 students and their families annually and look forward to many more years of collaboration with our community!
Description
Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential. Currently, our programs are in 10 shelters and community-based sites in Chicago! Neighborhoods we work in include: Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Austin, Englewood, South Shore, Back of the Yards and South Chicago.
Our Approach Makes a Difference:
- We Provide Encouragement - Children thrive with guidance from caring adults. HOPES volunteers encourage children to be self-motivated and embrace challenge.
- We Support Academic Success - Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling three-six months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the academic support needed to keep our kids on track.
- We Engage Families - Strong families foster strong kids. We teach parents how to effectively advocate for their children in the public school system to help them better support their children's academic success long-term.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
641 W. Lake St., Suite 200Chicago, IL 60661
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Dance
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 to 5 hours a week