KDO Teaching Artist Application - 2023
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The mission of Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) is to positively impact the lives of all children through joyful dance programs that inspire excellence, instill confidence, encourage teamwork, and applaud persistence. Since 2012, more than 19,000 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.

Application Process:

- Interested candidates must apply by June 9, 2023.

- For full consideration, all interested candidates will be required to attend one of the Experience a KDO Class workshops at the Athenaeum on 401 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46205, either on Tuesday, June 13th, from 5:00 pm -6:00 pm or Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. A 30-minute discussion with members of the KDO Team about KDO & the Teaching Artist position will follow each Experience a KDO Class.

- Following participation in the Experience a KDO Class Workshop, KDO will invite select prospects to observe KDO programming and participate in a short series (1-3 days) of introductory training sessions in the KDO methodology.

- Depending on the number of positions available, final candidates will be offered Teaching Artists In-Training contracts beginning August 2023 and will receive a stipend of $23/hour.

- Teaching Artists In-Training must complete professional development and training in the KDO methodology prior to full employment with KDO.
 
- Training period: (75-100) hours total, over (10-12) weeks, (3) hours weekly average.

Once training is successfully completed, first-year KDO Teaching Artists are hired on a seasonal, part-time basis and compensated at $30-$40/class, depending on their teaching experience. Classes typically run for 45 to 60 minutes, with an average of 3-5 teaching hours per week.

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 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.
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For full consideration, all interested candidates will be required to attend one of the Experience a KDO Class workshops at the Athenaeum on 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46205. Please select from the following options.
What is an Experience a KDO Class workshop?  Introduction to KDO’s unique teaching methodology and experiential class led by KDO Master Teaching Artists and with live music! Be ready to move through a high-intensity class; wearing sneakers is preferable. The class is for adults only. 

A 30-minute discussion with members of the KDO Team about KDO & the Teaching Artist position will follow each Experience a KDO Class.
Have you participated in an Experience a KDO Class workshop before? *
How did you hear about KDO? *
Have you ever seen KDO in action, either in a partner school, in the community, or at a performance? If so, what struck you about what you observed?
 If not, what do you know about KDO? *
Briefly share your experience as a mover/dancer. *
Are you currently a dancer, dance teacher or practicing artist? *
List any teaching experience (dance, movement, classroom etc.) *
Name of organization(s) where you teach/practice (if yes above)
List any choreographic experience *
Other experience and skills that you think are related to this position (job-related expertise, creative skills, foreign languages spoken, training, honors, awards, noteworthy accomplishments, etc.)
What are your short and long-term career goals? *
The majority of the KDO Teaching Artists' work takes place during school time (weekdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm) What is your daytime availability? Please explain. *
Some KDO Teaching Artists' work takes place during weekday evenings and weekends. What is your availability during the evening and weekends? Please explain. *
Successful completion of the KDO Teacher Training (75-100 hours @$23/hr) is a prerequisite for employment with Kids Dance Outreach. Are you able to participate in this training beginning in August 2023? *
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