DANCE ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
About The Position
Assist with planning, instructing, and monitoring dance classes and performances while maintaining a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. This role involves assisting with teaching dance program classes, establishing and maintaining good communication with participants, parents, other staff, and supervisors. The Dance Assistant Instructor is expected to arrive early to ensure classes begin promptly, provide a high level of customer service, and supervise participants to ensure their safety, engagement, and positive participation. The role also requires serving as a positive role model, maintaining accurate records, setting up and maintaining program equipment, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe program site. Support for risk management, including identifying potential hazards and following safety procedures, is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the position may require providing first aid, presenting a professional appearance, and adhering to all district policies and safety guidelines.
Requirements
- 16 years of age or older.
- Previous dance experience required.
- Basic understanding of dance techniques and methods.
- Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one with individuals and in a group/class setting.
- Ability to interact with class participants, parents/guardians, and co-workers in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability to follow directions and give clear instructions.
- Ability to handle negative feedback from parents/guardians.
- Ability to portray a professional image of the District.
- Must commit to an entire season (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring).
- Must be able to work Monday afternoons/evenings as well as Saturday mornings.
- Possess and maintain CPR/AED and First aid certifications or obtain within three months of employment.
- Physical and mental ability to execute the instruction and teaching requirements of the Dance program.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. independently.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching and/or working with children preferred.
- Experience, or passion for working with children.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with teaching dance program classes.
- Establish and maintain good communication with participants, parents, other staff, and supervisor.
- Arrive early to class to ensure that classes begin promptly.
- Provide a high level of customer service in a professional manner.
- Supervise participants to ensure their safety, engagement, and positive participation.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate behavior, language, and attitude at all times.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Set-up and help maintain the facility, program equipment/supplies, and dance floor.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program site, including activity areas and common spaces.
- Support risk management efforts by identifying potential hazards and following established safety procedures.
- Provide first aid as needed.
- Present a professional appearance and wear appropriate attire.
- Follow all district policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including emergency behavior management procedures.
- Attend meetings and in-service trainings as necessary.
- Perform light janitorial duties.
- Be prepared to lead classes if the Lead Dance Instructor is unable to do so.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
