Job Description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking dependable and motivated students to assist the Dance Department by providing extra in-class support for students.

The Student Dance Instructional Assistant supports AMDA dance faculty by serving as an assistant, collaborator, and aide to AMDA students within dance courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support AMDA students within dance classes by attending all class meetings with them
• Collaborating with AMDA instructors and students to identify adaptive movements and blocking
• Partnering with students during partnered and/or group activities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled AMDA student for the Fall 2026 semester (employment is open to 2nd–6th semester students)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Reliability and ability to show up punctually and consistently
• Prior dance experience
• Responsiveness to staff direction
• Experience in supportive roles - helping others succeed and achieve their goals

Employment Details

• Must be enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester
• Work schedules will mainly be during daytime hours, but may sometimes include evenings and/or weekends
• Student Worker positions are hired on a semester-to-semester basis and continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the current term

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.