Dance Teacher/Instructor

Who we are:

Since 1999, Tippi Toes Dance Company has been bringing a unique program of dance and creative movement to child care centers, schools, play groups and various after school programs. Tippi Toes Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they can experience the joys of dance, self-expression, and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem. Tippi Toes Dance Company’s award-winning dance classes have a remarkable impact on social and developmental growth. Our classes fuel and develop the imagination, critical thinking, and sharpen both cognitive and creative skills.

Position Summary:

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews assigned curriculum and practices lesson plans prior to class
• Follows all Tippi Toes 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, self-starter 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Childhood development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person