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