Pay Range: $20.00/hr. - $30.00/hr. DOE.
Reports to: Director of Dance Instruction
Status: Part-time
Location: San Bernardino
Matisse Azul Rainbolt and the Step-By-Step Folklorico team are hiring talented, energetic, passionate Dance Instructors to teach ballet folklorico dance during after-school hours at our local schools. Our ideal candidate will be outgoing, reliable, and able to effectively engage and lead classes of up to 20 students at a time. You do NOT have to be available every day of the week and you do NOT need to know the folklorico dance. So, whether you have years of dancing and/or Dance Instructor experience or you are just starting to dance or have a passion for dancing, you could make an impact in our local communities. Ultimately, our successful Dance Instructor will create an inclusive and positive environment that fosters creativity and a love for dance.

WE PROVIDE:

Training in how to run the after-school classes, lesson plans and dance instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach dance for youth in grades K-12.
• Teach dance routines and techniques.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• A desire to continuously learn and improve your own dance skills and teaching techniques.
• Dedication, discipline, and commitment to continuous improvement in dance skills taught.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dancers and instructors.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1 Years of successful experience working with children.
• 1 year of experience in some type of genre of dance or 1 year of experience in ballet Folklorico.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Ballet de Folklórico dance experience preferred.
• Travel will be required, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to do a background check and drug screen.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience in some type of dance.
• Exceptional ability to teach and inspire students of all ages and skill levels.
• Experience with instructional strategies and techniques for English Learners, GATE, and Special Education.
• Some Knowledge of Mexican culture.
• Fluent in English & Spanish preferred.

Must pass a background and drug test.
If you are a talented or inspiring dancer with a passion to teaching kids, we would love to hear from you. We will train!