Acro Dance Teacher

The Dance Teachers work closely with our students to deliver high quality dance experiences that boost confidence and nurture creativity. In this role, the Dance Teachers will work to dazzle newcomers and returning students, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and provide a pathway to aspiring dancers to reach their full potential. Our studio is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation.

This might be the role for you if:

• You LOVE children and want to pass on your passion for dance
• You like to occasionally get your hands dirty and help keep our studio in tip top shape
• You are excited and willing to learn new ideas and teaching methods
• You embrace and promote our mission
• You delight in the successes of others
• You can work in a fast-paced and noisy workplace
• You’ve a go-getter, self-starter
• You are comfortable learning and implementing our studio curriculum
• You can commit to prepping for classes, providing learning tools, and adapt to different learning styles to promote an inclusive learning environment
• You want a pivotal role in an organization and making a positive impact on children and youth
• You are fun and friendly and like pitching in with backstage activities at performances

This is not the role for you if:

• You’re looking for short-term, something quick and easy, we’re looking for someone to stay with us for the long haul to see the results of the work being implemented
• You don’t like being stretched out of your comfort zone
• You are a procrastinator and make excuses for not getting work done
• You only want to work with advanced or competition dancers
• You do not like to follow a set curriculum for your classes
• You don’t have the time to prep for for classes at home, attend staff meetings, or trainings outside of regularly scheduled classes, or arrive early before class
• You prefer to shout or use tougher coaching techniques when teaching

Qualifications

The candidate must:

• have at least five years of dance, gymnastics, or tumbling training
• documented acro/tumbling experience or certification
• dress appropriately for class activities
• possess dance teaching experience, a degree in dance, college credits in dance, and/or extensive training in dance

Essential Duties

• Implement curriculum (syllabus, music, class structure) provided by the Director
• Choreograph age appropriate dances using curriculum (meeting all deadlines, mapping music, sharing notes, etc.)
• Record video instructional aids for students
• Lead students and Ambassadors in every class
• Attend staff meetings, events and performances
• Responsible for the safety of the school assets (human, financial, and physical) and dancers entrusted in your care (watching who is picking up children, ensuring children don't leave without an adult or go into parking lot alone)
• Daily use of database system for student attendance
• Light cleaning of studio room, reporting areas in need of repair or replacement to the Business Operations Associate
• Report all incidents, accidents, and concerns arising from any and all school functions, classes, or performances to the Executive Director.

Minimum Age Requirements

21 years of age

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Years Experience with Acrobatic Dance

Experience:

• Dance Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25