Dance Instructor (for Youth)

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT•Prospect Heights, IL

19d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Dance Instructor plans, implements, leads, and teaches a varied selection of youth dance classes at a recreational and competitive level. Recreational styles include ballet, tap, hip hop, and poms; competitive styles include jazz, lyrical, and musical theater. Classes should support students’ wellbeing, growth, and development in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment. The instructor works with the Recreation Supervisor and other instructors to develop the dance program, supports the annual recital and competition activities, and helps dancers develop large and fine motor skills. The current class schedule runs through mid-March: Mondays from 4:30–6:45 p.m., Tuesdays from 4:30–8:15 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4:30–7:00 p.m. The position is part-time and non-exempt, based at River Trails Park District in Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Requirements

At least one year of study in a form of dance related to the classes being taught.
High school diploma.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and park district staff.

Nice To Haves

CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within three months of employment is recommended.
Six months to one year of teaching experience is recommended.
Experience instructing competition-level dancers in jazz, lyrical, and musical theater is recommended.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, lead, and teach dance classes.
Plan dance classes for the three annual program brochures.
Teach recreational dance styles such as ballet, tap, hip hop, and poms, and competitive styles such as jazz, lyrical, and musical theater, as applicable.
Provide a comfortable, safe, and fun class environment that contributes to students’ wellbeing, growth, and development.
Develop dancers’ large and fine motor skills.
Work with the supervisor and other dance instructors to develop the dance program.
Work with the supervisor on the annual dance recital and work at the dance rehearsal and recital.
Attend dance competitions for the Expressions Dance Company program.
Assist the supervisor with costume selection and purchasing.
Take program attendance regularly and submit it to the supervisor at the end of each session.
Ensure class participants have proper means to get home before leaving.
Attend and participate in staff and training meetings.
Understand park district policies and operations and enforce them positively.
Support and enforce the Park District safety program, maintain knowledge of applicable safety rules, attend required safety and in-service education meetings, correct or report unsafe conditions, enforce safety disciplinary policies, and use PPE to prevent pathogen exposure.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.