Dance Instructor

SUMMARY:  

This job includes instruction and education of children between the age(s) of 3-18 years in various dance disciplines such as ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and creative movement.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements - 

• 18 years of age  
• Reliable childcare and transportation 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends 
• Pass a background check 

Character Traits -  

• Outgoing personality 
• Having a like for children 
• Ability to provide effective communication to children and parents 
• Capacity to understand and follow oral and written orders 
• Able to take corrective feedback and apply it in future behavior  
• Take charge attitude with leadership abilities 
• Organized and being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Electronics - 

• Must have a device where company apps can be downloaded 
• Must have your own working email address  

Physical Demands - 

• Demonstrate various progressions or skills with arms, legs, head, etc. 
• Be on your feet and active for an hour or more at a time 
• Spot all skills required of the classes that you are teaching  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following: 

• Develop lesson plans containing original exercises and combinations that utilize students’ appropriate technique level and safely continue to develop and advance their skill set within the parameters of that discipline 
• Prepare a routine for each class at end of season to showcase students’ abilities and progressions throughout the year (including music, costumes, blockings, and choreography) 
• Ability to handle high pressure situations such as accidents and minor injuries 
• Being on time, dependable, and maintain the same schedule  
• Communicating with parents throughout sessions when necessary  
• Be able to have effective class management skills and effectively correcting poor behavior 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Dance teaching experience and dance education is preferred 
• Dance training of 5 years or more is required 
• Working towards or obtained a G.E.D. or High School Diploma 

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date 

WORK CONDITIONS: 

• Dance facilities are covered, climate-controlled facilities 
• Instructor will teach a class of up to 25 children for 45-60 minutes at a time