Teaching at the Beech Street Center

The Beech Street Center invites community members and groups to present on topics of expertise, perform, or teach a workshop for Belmont residents age 50+. One-time presentations are usually offered Tuesdays between 1:15 and 7 p.m. or Fridays at 1:15 p.m. Classes with multiple sessions can be offered at other times as space allows. We accept new program proposals on an ongoing basis.

January 2018:   Seeking Temporary Line Dance Instructor
The Belmont Council on Aging invites proposals to teach a continuing line dance class (ballroom style) at the Beech Street Center. This program has approximately 12 ongoing participants and space to accommodate up to 24 comfortably. This would be a temporary teaching contract for 3 months February – April 2018 with a possibility of extension.
 
Please return completed program proposal forms to Lil Hartman, Belmont Council on Aging, lhartman@belmont-ma.gov by January 19, 2018. Interested teachers are encouraged to observe a class between now and January 25, when the current session will end.
 
Location:

• Beech Street Center, 266 Beech Street, Belmont MA 02478 (Multipurpose Room)

Hours:

• The class currently meets and strongly prefers to continue on Thursday mornings at the Beech Street Center from 11am to 12pm.
• Other times would be considered if necessary.

Requirements:

• Professional experience in dance instruction
• Ability to teach seniors safely and to build positive relationships with students
• Ability to transition into teaching an ongoing group in a style comfortable for them
• Ability to teach different levels in one class or a slightly extended class format
• If selected: Must complete CORI background check, state ethics summary acknowledgment form, Beech Street Center registration form with emergency contact, W-9 form, and proof of any licenses or certifications advertised. The individual or company must also provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage naming Town of Belmont as co-insured ($1 million for each occurrence and $2 million aggregate limit or higher).

All Teachers -- Proposal Form
Please complete a program proposal form and send to Lil Hartman at lhartman@belmont-ma.gov or by mail to 266 Beech Street, Belmont MA 02478.