DANCESTEP
At Kristen’s Dance Studio we are thrilled to be a registered affiliate studio and member of the DanceStep program. Offered in partnership with studio teachers, DanceStep empowers students to take care of others and guides them to be leaders and role models. The program covers assistant teaching skills such as behaviour management, different learning needs and styles, Safe Dance Principles and Anatomy to name just a few. These concepts are broken down to be taught in a sequential and age appropriate way to children from ten or eleven years of age. Whether students are considering a career in dance teaching or otherwise, the DanceStep program is a great preparation for many aspects of life.
Students who are interested in learning the art of teaching dance are encouraged to apply. The program will cost $40 per student, which includes their workbook for theory work to be completed and signed off by their teacher.
As a Teacher Helper (11-13yrs) you will:
Take students in, out and around the studio,
Show each exercise with the teacher,
Be a positive and keen role model,
Encourage students in class,
Hand out and pack away props,
Help students who need extra practice,
Go with students when they are leaving the room during class time,
Help students to change shoes,
Help the teacher with studio tidying,
Complete all tasks your supervising teacher asks.
Teacher Assistant (14yrs +) In addition to the Teacher Helper duties, the Teacher Assistant will:
Mark the roll; when necessary,
Lead some warm-ups and exercises,
Keep students on task and focused,
Correct students who are not following instructions,
Observe the teacher in class and complete booklet activities.
Students will gain an understanding of how to run a class and they will be provided with opportunities to instruct activities and develop their teaching skills.
Requirements / Expectations
Good communication skills for interacting with students, teachers and occasionally parents.
Willing to take initiative with tasks that have been assigned,
Maintain a positive and friendly manner while present at the school,
Be a good role model for younger students; by always being punctual and dressed correctly,
Willingness to take direction and act on constructive feedback from the teacher.
Attendance at each class must be a priority to birthday parties and other social activities that may co-incide, with the exception of dance examinations or performances. Placements in the Student Teacher Training Program are limited and will be offered to Students who show a high degree of interest and commitment.