Dance Instructor
About The Position
The Dance Instructor leads energetic, engaging dance classes that help students build confidence, technique, and a love for dance. The instructor teaches and demonstrates choreography and motivates dancers of varying skill levels to grow and express themselves. The role creates a positive, organized, and safe class environment, communicates with parents, and celebrates student progress to provide an inspiring dance experience. The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, at the Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup, Washington. The posted wage is $17.13 to $18.63 per hour; compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, and most new hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
- Have the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level dance classes.
- Be able to create engaging lesson plans appropriate to students' levels and abilities, classroom management needs, and YMCA dance curricula.
- Pass background and reference checks in accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act.
- Be committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Be able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day and other online and in-person training as required.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of formal dance training or comparable experience.
- One to two years of experience as a dance teacher and/or teaching assistant.
- Experience in multiple dance disciplines.
- Performance and dance production experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead dance technique classes and demonstrate positive dance principles.
- Create lesson plans with a natural progression suited to the ages and abilities of each class and aligned with YMCA dance curricula and core values.
- Choreograph and contribute to annual dance recitals, performances, and other YMCA events as assigned.
- Communicate program information and student progress effectively to youth and/or arts directors and members at each session.
- Attend center and association dance staff trainings and meetings as required.
- Support the youth and/or arts director in reaching campaign goals by sharing the Y story, making personal asks, and supporting center events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership.
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities.
- Paid sick leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
- Employee Assistance Plan, digital mental health counseling platform, wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services, and merchandise.
- For part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week: HealthiestYou by Teladoc virtual general medical care, Willamette Dental Plan, and VSP Vision Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
