Dance Instructor

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation • Martinsburg, WV

16h

About The Position

The Dance Instructor provides instruction and education to children ages 3–18 in disciplines including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and creative movement. Instructors develop students’ skills safely and appropriately for their technique levels, manage classes, communicate with parents, and prepare end-of-season routines showcasing students’ progress.

The instructor teaches groups of up to 25 children for 45–60 minutes in covered, climate-controlled dance facilities. The role requires being active and on one’s feet for extended periods, demonstrating dance progressions and skills, and spotting the skills required in assigned classes.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have reliable childcare and transportation.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Pass a background check.
• Have a device on which company apps can be downloaded and a working email address.
• Demonstrate the dance progressions or skills required for instruction and be able to spot all skills required by assigned classes.
• Be on one’s feet and active for an hour or more at a time.
• Have at least 5 years of dance training.
• Be working toward or have obtained a GED or high school diploma.
• Hold First Aid/CPR/AED certification or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Have an outgoing personality, enjoy working with children, communicate effectively with children and parents, understand and follow oral and written directions, accept and apply corrective feedback, demonstrate leadership, and stay organized while managing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Dance teaching experience.
• Dance education.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans with original exercises and combinations suited to students’ technique levels, safely advancing their skills within the relevant dance discipline.
• Prepare an end-of-season routine for each class, including music, costumes, blocking, and choreography, to showcase students’ abilities and progress.
• Handle high-pressure situations, such as accidents and minor injuries.
• Be punctual and dependable, and maintain the same schedule.
• Communicate with parents throughout sessions when necessary.
• Manage classes effectively and correct poor behavior.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED