Groove With Me, Inc. is a youth development organization using free dance classes and performance opportunities as a tool to instill in the young women of East Harlem the leadership, pride, spirit of cooperation, creativity, joy, and discipline needed to confront adversity in their daily lives and throughout their future development. The program seeks to decrease teen pregnancy, truancy, crime, violence, prostitution, substance abuse, and gang-related activity by nurturing youth, building self-confidence, offering positive choices, and providing a safe place to go.

In 2022, Groove With Me kicked off its first extended-day summer camp ever! We’ve been inspired to create a longer day so that we can do more of what we do – give girls a safe & happy place to let go, be with friends, express their feelings, and develop their dance ability. Dance classes will be interspersed with other activities like our gun-violence awareness curriculum Art – A Catalyst for Change & our self-discovery curriculum Who I Am.  The extended day gives parents the chance to work, take care of other children, and it gives their girls lunch.

Responsibilities include:

developing ways to use arts education for youth development

lesson planning and teaching the Who I Am and Big Sis/Lil Sis curricula to two cohorts (8-9 and 10-12) 

working with the Program Coordinator to identify successes and challenges

preparing end of summer celebration – whether it’s a show, open house, or event

evaluation – using surveys and feedback from stakeholders 

ensuring children’s safety in the studio and during dismissal

 

Professional Training Includes:

youth development

art education

dance school management

event planning

program creation and curriculum development 

 

Qualifications:

Dance training is not necessary - just a love of dance

Spanish 

Experience working with children

 

Schedule: 

Program begins July- August/September 

9am-4pm Monday- Thursday

Must be able to attend orientation a week prior to start date

Compensation: $3,500 Stipend