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Job Title: Assistant Teaching Artist and Program Coordinator
Program: Moving Field Guide – Dance Exchange & Breakthrough Montessori Intersession
Reports To:

• Cassie Meador
  Lead Teaching Artist & MFG Creator
  Executive Artistic Director
  

• Stephen Clapp
  Director of Racial Equity and Creative Producer

Start Date: Week of September 8, 2025
Program Dates and Time: 

• Mondays 12:30-4:30 pm

  • September 15, 22, 29

  • October 20, 27

  • November 3, 17

  • December 1, 8

  • January 5, 12, 26

  • February 2, 9, 23

  • March 2, 9, 23, 30

  • April 20, 27

  • May 4, 11, 18

  • June 1, 8

Position Overview

Dance Exchange is seeking a dynamic and organized Assistant Teaching Artist and Program Coordinator to support the successful delivery of its Moving Field Guide program as part of  Breakthrough Montessori’s Monday Intersession program. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about environmental learning, movement-based education, and community-centered programming.

This hybrid teaching and administrative position will work closely with lead artist Cassie Meador and Creative Producer Stephen Clapp to plan, facilitate, and document high-quality outdoor learning experiences that integrate movement, storytelling, and environmental literacy.

About Dance Exchange

Dance Exchange (DX) is a non-profit organization rooted in creative inquiry and community engagement. Fueled by generosity and curiosity, DX works to expand who gets to dance, where dance happens, what dance is about, and why dance matters. Programs like the Moving Field Guide exemplify this mission by bringing dance into outdoor and interdisciplinary learning environments.

About Moving Field Guide 

Moving Field Guide (MFG) is a site-responsive learning model that integrates movement, observation, and storytelling to enrich participants' connections with the natural world and cultivate environmental stewardship. This program utilizes immersive outdoor experiences to promote environmental literacy, encourage creative expression, and nurture a sense of stewardship for our local environments. MFG has been implemented in partnership with organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Girl Scouts of America, and Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinate program material needs, printing weekly lesson plans, and weekly prep

• Set up and break down of materials and space each Monday

• Manage student check-in and check-out with families

• Coordinate snack set-up and student transitions

• Track and submit receipts and material needs to the Creative Producer

• Coordinate mid-year and end-of-year student/parent surveys

• Facilitate and support clear communication to parents, including weekly program updates and invitations

• Coordinate MFG content for DX eblasts, Breakthrough newsletters, and internal communications
  

Teaching & Facilitation

• Collaborate weekly with the lead teaching artist to co-develop session plans. This includes one one-hour planning session each week to be scheduled outside of the Monday program hours.  

• Support the lead artist in facilitating movement-based, environmentally focused learning

• Participate in co-facilitation and lead activities as appropriate

• Reflect weekly on student needs, interests, and experience to inform future sessions
  

Documentation

• Document sessions through video, photo, and student/parent testimonials 

• Organize and maintain materials for internal and external storytelling about the program
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational, artistic, or outdoor settings

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Interest or experience in environmental education, movement, or arts integration

• Comfort with facilitating or supporting movement-based activities

• Ability to work collaboratively and responsively within a team

• Experience with basic tech tools (Google Docs, email, digital documentation)

• Spanish language skills a plus

• Background check required (Dance Exchange to cover the cost of the background check)

Time Commitment & Compensation

• Weekly time commitment will include in-person programming on Mondays from ~12:30–4:30pm and additional hours for planning, coordination, and communication.

• Start date: Week of September 8, 2025

• Required Orientation:
  Breakthrough Montessori School - Moving Field Guide Partnering Artist Orientation
  September 8 @ 12:00-3:30 PM at Dance Exchange

• This is a paid part-time position with a flat project rate of $5,400, commensurate with experience, payable on the first of each month for sessions planned and facilitated during the previous month.

To Apply

Please send a brief statement of interest, resume, and one reference to development@danceexchange.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Dance Exchange is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who are historically underrepresented in the arts and environmental education sectors.