Dance Instructor

KP Dance Center is a top dance studio with two locations in Long Island (Commack and Smithtown). We offer classes for dancers of all ages and abilities in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical and Combo Classes as well as voice and acting.

​We believe that dance education is more than just instruction, and promotes positive self-esteem while instilling the love and appreciation for dance and movement.

Our expectation is for each dancer to reach his/her potential and we provide individual attention, no matter what level they are at.

Our studio’s core values are:

Community: We embrace our role as pillars of our community helping to foster a safe environment for learning and comradery.

Leadership: We serve as leaders, mentors and role models for our students and strive to partner with our families to help their children reach their full potential.

Teamwork: We collaborate, treat each other with respect and set an example for our dance families with the understanding that we only achieve our best when we work together.

Passion: We share our passion for the arts to cultivate a love and appreciation for dance and movement within our students.

Fun: We look for every opportunity to inject fun and create an amazing dance experience at KP Dance – for our students, families and ourselves.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach classes to a wide range of children and/or adults with patience and understanding

Plan and deliver outstanding lessons that are engaging and allow students to progress their abilities

Choreograph routines for our year-end performance in June

Attend various meetings throughout the year

Meet any deadlines given. For example; finishing routines, handing in music, choosing costumes etc.

Attend our mandatory dress rehearsal week leading up to our performances, and attend on the day of the recital to help backstage.

Be friendly to everyone at our studio and give lots of compliments to our students.

Love feedback and a hunger to learn and become a better instructor

Have a can-do attitude

Embrace the studio with energy and passion

To apply, please submit your resume, headshot and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person