What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Teacher/Instructor position at Tippi Toes Dance Tulsa?
As a Tippi Toes Dance Teacher//Instructor you will lead children’s dance classes within a local territory. Must have a love of children, passion for dance, and be highly confident in teaching young students. Responsibilities include traveling to dance locations, preparing for classes, teaching curriculum, developing positive rapport with all students and well as school staff. This role will also be responsible for working with School Directors and Owner to regularly add new students to current and future classes maximizing attendance levels. Must be highly professional in all interactions and demonstrate excellent communication skills with both school staff and Franchise owner. This position represents the Tippi Toe’s brand in all interactions and upholds the very best standards in teaching//instructing each class. The position reports to the Franchise owner.
POSTITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews assigned curriculum and practices lesson plans prior to class
- Follows all Tippi Toe curriculum, playlists, and lesson plans without deviating
- Comes to each class in proper dress code, and allows appropriate time for set up
- Teaches each class with enthusiasm and positivity that encourages student participation, interaction, and fun
- Communicates regularly with school staff. Keeps everyone up to date
- Works with School Director and Owner to regularly add new students to current and future classes, maximizing attendance levels
- Daily//weekly communication with Franchise owner regarding all pertinent class//student information
- Collaborates regularly with fellow Tippi Toe’s teachers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Passion for children and dance
- A background of working or teaching with children, or a love of doing it
- Has strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work with children of all ages
- Readily welcomes feedback and suggestions on how to make classes most effective
- Tenacity and self-motivation: high energy level, selfstarter with positive attitude
- Demonstrated confidence and high level of integrity
- Ability to communicate appropriately with children as well as school staff
- Excellent follow up skills
- Upholds company brand mission, vision, and values through actions and interactions
- Performance background a plus (dance, theatre, cheer, etc.)
- Must have a current driver’s license and access to a car
- Must be willing to go through a background check