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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt"><FONT face=Arial>The <I>Dancing Classrooms </I>program is a ten week – twenty session social development program teaching ballroom dance to children during their school day. <I>Dancing Classrooms </I>is not about teaching ballroom dancing. The dance is a tool for getting the children to break down social barriers, learn about honor and respect, treat others carefully, improve self-confidence, communicate and cooperate, and accept others even if they are different. Our mission is to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">We are currently seeking Teaching Artists who have: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">The belief that every child can learn and excel, regardless of his/her shape, size, family situation or ethnic background <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">A passion for dance and creative expression that is easily communicated to, and contagious among, children <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Self confidence in his/her dance and artistic abilities <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">High expectations for what every child can achieve through the program <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">An ability to express him/herself verbally in such a way that deserves attention <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.4pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">An understanding of children’s classroom dynamics and how to manage behavior <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Dancing Classrooms </SPAN></I></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Teaching Artists are</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">: actors, dancers, individuals who can move with rhythm; have excellent interpersonal skills; love kids; able to work in a team; work in a classroom; have a generous spirit; a sense of humor, of language, of rhythm; willingness to travel to Cleveland and/or Akron. You will be fingerprinted with state of Ohio upon employment. We contract Teaching Artists, paid on an hourly basis and not as full-time employees. Employment is during the school year, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00pm. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Requirements: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Applicant must be available to attend unpaid training on December 4 - 9, 2011; make a solid commitment to a sequential ten week residency two days per week in a school during the hours of 8am and 4pm. <I>Training commitment is non-negotiable, please do not apply if you’re unable to commit to attending training. </I>Please see pages 2-3 for additional information. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Submission Criteria: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Send your resume, cover letter, 2 references (with email) and photo via email in MS word. References will be contacted. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><FONT face=Arial><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Send credentials: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">ATTN: 2011-2012 Teaching Artist: Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, PO Box 304, Hinckley, Ohio 44233, or </SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt"><FONT face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A href="mailto:info@dancingclassroomsneo.org"><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial>info@dancingclassroomsneo.org</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt"><FONT face=Arial>Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We sincerely appreciate your submission. We will contact you to meet if we believe you are a good match for our team. Kindly refrain from contacting us about your application. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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