Matthew Westerby Company seeks an experienced teaching artist to teach in our East Harlem dance education prgram, Rise & Shine. The program offers subsidized dance education for young people afterschool on Saturdays, for all ages 2 to teens.

The teaching artist position would start in January, working from 9.30 AM - 1 PM, teaching four classes in Creative Movement (2/3 yrs & 4-6 yrs), Ballet (7 yrs+) and Hip-Hop (7yrs+). Pay rate is $50 per hour (total of $175 each Saturday). 

The ideal candidate would have a BA/BFA in dance, as well as teaching experience with the age ranges listed. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing teaching experience.

Matthew Westerby Company is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities in keeping with our mission to build community through dance. Matthew Westerby Company is based in Upper Manhattan, a non-profit organization founded with a mission of building community through dance, working in diverse communities in New York City and beyond. MWC creates access to performing arts for all, regardless of age, experience level or ability to pay, engaging communities as participants and audience specifically in Upper Manhattan.