Teaching Assistant Application

Teaching Assistant Application

Please complete this form to apply for the Teaching Assistant Program. Positions are limited, and considered to be a great honor and responsibility.
Dancers currently enrolled at Studio H Dance Company, ages 12 and older, have the opportunity to apply for the Teaching Assistant Program. This program is designated to give students experience towards becoming trained dance instructors and mature leaders. Schedules are determined by the the Director.

The opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant is a valuable learning experience and may result in future work references and teaching opportunities.

Teaching Assistants represent Studio H Dance Company and must be exemplary students and volunteers. Misconduct, poor behavior, poor sportsmanship, disprespect of fellow dancers/teachers in the classroom or at Studio H events will result in immediate terminition of position.

Teaching Assistants must begin the program as a volunteer. Limited paid positions are available for previous Volunteer Teaching Assistants who are 16 or older and have at least two years of experience.

All Teaching Assistants will be evaluated and assessed by the instructor and SHDC staff periodically. Schedules are subject to change throughout the season based on class enrollment.

	Volunteer Assistant	Paid Assistant
Age Range	12-19 Years	16-23 Years
Skill Requirements	Must be proficient in all skills at level assisting	Must be proficient in all skills at level assisting
SHDC Teaching Assistant Requirements	N/A	2 Years Minimum
Absence Policy	3 Absences/Session	2 Absences/Session
Levels Allowed to Assist	Age-appropriate gap determined by SHDC Staff	Age-appropriate gap determined by SHDC Staff
Currently Enrolled In SHDC	Minimum of 3 Classes	N/A
# of Classes Eligible to Assist	1-3 Classes	1-5 Classes

Teaching Assistant Expectations
- Arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled class time
- Show enthusiasm, without being disruptive
- Learn dancer's names and work to connect with students
- Demonstrate proper technique, etiquette, and behavior in classroom
- Dress appropriately and follow SHDC dress code for each class
- Must be respectful, proactive, and helpful in all tasks
- Give corrections with confidence and offer corrections in a positive way
- Notify Instructor and Director of tardiness and absences from any Teaching Assistant duties
  - Absence policy refers to excused or unexcused absences
  - Teaching Assistants could be dismissed from program if maximun absences is exceeded
Volunteer Yr. 1 Responsibilities:
- Take attendance
- Assist students individually while instructor teaches entire class
- Pass out stickers
- Demonstrate technique
- Assist dancers with shoe changes- if needed
- Bring students to/from the restroom
- Watch for potential safety hazards (untied shoelaces, poor spacial awareness, etc.)
- Assist with keeping students on task and focused
- Offer encouragement to students during class
- Be a positive and helpful role model
- Handout props
- Assist with behavior/classroom control
- Assist and demonstrate warm-ups
- Demonstrate across-the-floor exercises
Volunteer Yr. 2-4 Responsibilities:
- All Volunteer Year 1 responsibilities
- Correct behavior and classroom misconduct
- Lead warm-ups
- Give technique and choreography corrections
- Lead accross-the-floor exercises
Volunteer Yr. 5 Responsibilities:
- All Volunteer Year 1 responsibilities
- All Volunteer Year 2 responsibilities
- Run 1 class with Instructor supervision
Paid Assistant Responsibilities:
- All Volunteer responsibilities
- Assist with lesson plans
- Occassionally chorerograph
How To Apply
- Complete the Teaching Assistant Application
- Video Dance Audition: prepare a video clip of a 30-90 second self-choreographed dance piece demonstrating proficient skills in at least one dance class discipline the dancer would feel comforatble assisting
- Submit Video Dance Audition:
  - Creating a Youtube account
  - Upload video to account - set to private and only people with link can view
  - Paste link into designated field on this form

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Volunteer Assistant ApplicationPaid Assistant Application - must have 2 years of volunteer assisting and be 16 years of age.
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