Curriculum Development Assistant - Special Collections and Archives – The Dance Archive

University of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•$21 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Denver Libraries, comprised of the Main Library at the Anderson Academic Commons, the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Newman Center, and the off-site Hampden Center storage facility, is a highly collaborative, team-based organization that serves a wide population, ranging from our students, staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from around the country and the surrounding region. The Anderson Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for collaborative, technology-infused teaching, learning, and engagement. Consistently ranked highly on the Princeton Review’s list of college libraries, the University of Denver Libraries are central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty, and provide collections, services, personnel, and systems that support the teaching and research programs of the University. The institution is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally inclusive community of faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. At 5,280 feet, Denver is located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. In the “Mile High City,” you can expect to enjoy 300 days of sunshine, greenspace and parks, a thriving cultural scene, inclusive neighborhoods, beautiful architecture and spectacular views of the mountain panorama near the city. To learn more, visit: https://www.denver.org. Position Summary Working with the Curator for The Dance Archive (TDA), Archivist, and K-12 educators, the Curriculum Development Assistant is a part-time, non-benefitted, temporary position responsible for the creation and adaptation of K-12 educational state dance standards-aligned curricula that incorporates collection materials from The Dance Archive (TDA). The ideal candidate will have some instructional or instructional support experience in teaching dance or movement in a classroom, studio, or similar educational space, and creating and/or adapting instructional materials for instructional use. This position will provide practical, hands-on experience working directly with archival materials to develop engaging instructional experiences. Work may be done on campus or remotely, but the employee will have to provide their own internet access for remote work. The initial work period (1-3 months) will require the employee to work directly with the Curator, Archivist, and K-12 Educators and will require on-campus time. This is a temporary position with an appointment length of at least six months, with renewal dependent on continued funding. This is a non-benefitted position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements

Knowledge, experience, or training in dance education and/or curriculum development. This can include experience adapting existing curriculum to meet a particular group of students’ needs or training in the development of curriculum.
Working knowledge of dance and movement.
Basic understanding of CDE Dance standards for K-12 curriculum.
Ability to assess and build connections between archival collections, educational goals, and state standards.
Commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a group.
Ability to track and successfully complete and meet tasks, timelines, and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working with archival materials in a research context.
Experience teaching or creating dance-based curriculum.
Experience working in a dance-focused educational setting with K-12 students.
Knowledge of national trends and best practices in dance and movement education.
Experience working with graphic design programs such as Canva, Illustrator, etc.

Responsibilities

Work with Curator, Archivist, and K-12 educators to develop new and adapt or edit existing curricula for K-12 students that align with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) State Dance Standards and are rooted in arts-based inquiry and social-emotional learning.
Understand the major goals, challenges, and opportunities at the school and district level in the state of Colorado, specific to dance-focused curriculum.
Work with Curator, Archivist, and K-12 educators to identify potential collections relevant to curriculum development.
Work with K-12 educators who will be using the curriculum in their classrooms to ensure that the curriculum meets their and their students’ needs.