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PROGRAM: Cultural Arts Program
Title: Martial Arts/Capoeira Teacher
Specialty Areas: Martial Arts, Capoeira
Location: Brooklyn
Reports to: Cultural Arts Program Associate

Organizational Mission:
Ifetayo's mission is to prepare young people for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient, productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities. This mission is carried out as we work to achieve the five primary objectives of the organization which are:

1. to develop cultural awareness and self-esteem by exposing youth and families to traditional African artistic forms and their evolution into contemporary cultures;
2. to provide youth, families and communities of African descent with the tools required to become self-sufficient and to transcend challenges that are perpetuated across generations;
3. to support youth, families and communities of African descent to reach their optimum potential by attaining a harmonious balance between the mind, body, and spirit and through proper nutrition, exercise, and cultural awareness;
4. to create leaders for local neighborhoods and international communities, and
5. to develop, document and disseminate a comprehensive, African-centered approach to youth and community development.

Program Summary:
The Cultural Arts Program is dedicated to creating an avenue for artistic and cultural expression that encourages heightened self-esteem by ensuring an atmosphere in which youth can excel while learning technical skills that enable them to express themselves with grace, clarity and dignity. Classes are offered weekly on Saturday in dance (African, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop), music (Djimbe ,Trap Drum, Voice, Flute, Saxophone, Keyboard, Balafon, Brazilian Percussion), drama (Toddler Creative Expressions and Acting), and visual arts (Fashion Design and Construction, Jewelry Making, Painting, Sketching and Drawing and Sculpture). Ifetayo serves over 230 children between the ages of 2 -21. The goal of the Cultural Arts Program is to promote and facilitate the engagement of students in their development in the arts, while enhancing their cultural literacy, citizenship skills and personal growth as well rounded and healthy members of society. By attracting and retaining high level, notable artists, many in the second phase of their career, we expose the youth to experienced world renowned professionals, with whom students may otherwise not have access. The Cultural Arts program is an exploration to create a positive self-image amongst community youth while developing knowledge of self, through the use of various art disciplines as they relate to the culture of the African Diaspora. This program facilitates the fulfillment of Ifetayo’s mission to address the creative, social, educational, cultural and economic needs of Brooklyn and surrounding communities.

Position Description:
The Martial Arts/Capoeira teacher will be responsible for creating, implementing and developing a martial art/capoeira curriculum and related activities for youth in the Cultural Arts Program. The Martial Arts/Capoeira teacher will be a part of a multidisciplinary team that will work with the youth and coordinate a wide range of group and individualized arts activities.

Key Responsibilities
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the development of curriculum and lesson plans appropriate for students enrolled in classes with the specific martial art/capoeira discipline
  
• Curriculum must include an introduction to the history of the martial art/capoeira and its connection and relatedness to the African Diaspora
  
• Responsible for teaching principles and specific techniques and styles within the discipline
  
• Introduce students to movements and breathing techniques as it relates to the specific form
  
• Introduce age appropriate techniques for a demonstrating performance and understanding of staging and choreography
  
• Teach problem solving techniques through the arts, as it relates to every day life
  
• Use martial art/capoeira lessons as a vehicle to develop activities designed to encourage critical and creative thinking skills as well as build self-esteem
  
• Provide monthly progress reports using our state of the art electronic evaluation module on students in which you evaluate the implementation of related goals and children’s assessment of related activities
  
• Submit daily attendance record to Program Associate
  
• Submit written anecdotal observations of significant interactions with students and parents to the Program Associate on as needed basis
  
• Submit invoices in a timely manner (invoices are due the 1st day of the month)
  
• Activities should result in concrete outcomes such as a batizado, choreographed piece and expression appropriate to the level of students that will be displayed in some type of venue such as an exhibition, performance and in the program’s annual presentation etc.
  
• Maintain a safe working environment in workshops and classes at all times
  
• As a member of the Ifetayo educational team, assist in the overall planning and implementation of program policy
  
• Work closely with the production team and attend all staff events and meetings as requested.
  
• Be available and present at all rehearsals, dress rehearsals and end of session presentations

• Strong interest in youth development and developing youth through the arts
  
• Bachelor’s degree, Bachelors in Fine Arts or significant demonstrated experience in specific martial art/capoeira discipline
  
• Background as a practicing artists, with a minimum of two years teaching experience in school’s and/or community based programs in youth development
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to relate to diverse populations and work with both management and direct service staff
  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
• Good organizing, planning, and presentation skills
  

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