Job Description
Dance Teaching Artist Job Description - 2026 About Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) 's mission is to positively impact all children's lives through joyful dance programs that inspire excellence, instill confidence, encourage teamwork, and applaud persistence. Since 2012, more than 26,000 children have experienced the transformative power of the arts through KDO's high-quality dance programs. As an innovative dance and arts education model, KDO provides equity and access to the community – programs are FREE to participating children and their families. At KDO, we provide a one-of-a-kind dance experience for children. Our classes incorporate a distinct movement vocabulary not confined to a single style. They include high-energy movement, teaching teams including professional musicians, live music, and diverse choreography, celebrating various techniques, themes, and cultures while ensuring accessibility for all. About the Dance Teaching Artist Position Limited positions available Uphold KDO's mission and values, furthering access, equity, and themes of diversity and inclusion through KDO's innovative arts education model. Learn, train, and immerse themselves in KDO's pedagogy, a unique opportunity to master teaching techniques, movement vocabulary, co-teaching in Teams, teaching with live music, and incorporating the Musician's role in the classroom. Connect their background and expertise with KDO's teaching techniques to engage and inspire diverse groups of children. Work collaboratively as part of a Team of Teaching Artists and Musicians to deliver high-quality dance and arts education across KDO programs, including In-School , Advanced Scholarship , Dancers with Disabilities , and other community programs. Utilize strong classroom management skills (encouraging, inspiring, and inclusive) to uplift and motivate children to excellence. Foster a safe environment where each child can reach their full potential. Respond to and adapt programming and instruction in diverse and dynamic environments. Utilize the technology and systems KDO provides, such as Google Drive and ConnectTeams, to maintain effective communication with other Team members, Program Coordinators, and Administrators to coordinate and define their schedules and programming assignments. Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities KDO and other partners provide. Collaborate with colleagues, educators, families, and community partners to ensure that KDO programs meet the wider community's needs. Advocate for and advance equitable arts education in Indianapolis and Marion County, where KDO is based. Kids Dance Outreach is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. KDO serves children of all races, backgrounds, religions, and abilities. We firmly believe in and have witnessed the power of the Arts as a catalyst for change. Together, we continue to seek innovative ways to effect change in our community and the world through our mission and strive to be part of that change. We invite and strongly encourage teaching artists from diverse backgrounds to apply. Attributes Strong alignment with KDO's purpose, mission, and values. Your commitment to these principles is integral to our success and the impact we make in the community. Committed to life-long learning, improvement and growth, and collaboration. Passionate about children's well-being and giving them the highest quality experience with joy, purpose, and empathy. Self-motivated yet able to thrive as part of a Team. Adaptable, resilient, and persistent - creative problem-solver. Ability to be responsive to an ever-changing, evolving environment. Willing to explore dance and movement beyond the confines of traditional techniques, such as [ballet and contemporary dance], and embrace innovative and diverse forms of expression. Empathetic leader and mentor to children and colleagues. Joining KDO as a Teaching Artist means embracing the potential and opportunities of being part of a fast-growing organization where your personal and professional growth is nurtured and valued. Believe in the power of dance, arts, and education to positively impact individuals and communities and advance social justice. Professional dance performance and/or training and choreographic experience are a plus. Experience working with musicians is a plus. Desire