Dance Instructor

As a Dance Instructor for Children, you will be responsible for teaching and guiding children in various dance styles, fostering their creativity, physical coordination, and self-confidence. You will design lesson plans, conduct classes, and create a supportive and engaging learning environment for young dancers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Curriculum: Create age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum tailored to the skill level and developmental stage of children.
• Teach Dance Techniques: Instruct children in various dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, or cultural dances, focusing on proper technique, form, and expression.
• Demonstrate Movements: Demonstrate dance moves, steps, and sequences to students, ensuring they understand and can replicate them correctly.
• Provide Feedback: Offer constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their skills and performance.
• Choreograph Routines: Choreograph dance routines and performances suitable for children, considering their abilities and interests.
• Encourage Creativity: Foster creativity and self-expression through dance, encouraging students to explore their own movements and styles.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, emphasizing proper warm-up, stretching techniques, and injury prevention.
• Manage Class Dynamics: Manage class dynamics effectively, keeping students focused, motivated, and engaged throughout the lesson.
• Organize Recitals and Performances: Coordinate and organize recitals, showcases, or performances where children can showcase their talents and accomplishments.
• Stay Updated: Stay informed about current trends, techniques, and developments in dance education and child development to continually enhance teaching methods and curriculum.

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience teaching dance to children, either in a studio, school, or community setting, is preferred.
• Education: A background in dance education, performing arts, or a related field is desirable.
• Skills: Strong dance skills and proficiency in one or more dance styles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children. Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate and inspire young dancers.
• Certification: Certification in dance education or teaching credentials from a recognized dance organization is advantageous.
• Background Check: May be required to undergo a background check, especially if working with minors.

Working as a Dance Instructor for Children can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to share your passion for dance while positively impacting the lives of young students.

Please, NO PHONE CALLS, we will call you if we are interested. Please send in resumes.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person