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 RESPONSIBILTIESinclude 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