Dance Instructor

JCCs of North America • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our Dance Faculty as Lead Instructors for the 2025-2026 Season in the following areas: Ballet (Mondays & Thursdays - K-1st grade), Contemporary (Tuesdays), Tap (Mondays), Hip Hop (Wednesdays), and Jr Company (Mondays). Applicants will be considered for all styles/classes which they are interested in and available for. Please note your area of interest in your application. Applicants must have a passion for working with children and strong skills in choreography.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of successful teaching experience in dance
• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred, or 3+ years of professional dance experience
• A strong background in dance technique, 10+ years of training
• Must be available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings, as well as occasional weekends as recitals and special events require
• Must be able to collaborate & communicate well with a team
• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading a dance company or similar group
• Ability to choreograph solo and small group pieces
• Experience in production and administrative support

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging dance classes that foster joy while working towards the goal of technical advancement at an age-appropriate level
• Choreograph and teach original material for Performing Arts recitals and productions
• Attend and assist with Performing Arts performances and events
• Complete student evaluations at the end of the season
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations Performing Arts, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree