Seasonal Dance Instructor - Hip Hop

Lisle Park District•Lisle, IL

22d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Lisle Park District is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dependable Hip-Hop Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for participants in a fun, safe, and positive environment. This seasonal position runs from January through May and includes weekday evening classes, with the possibility of year-round employment depending on class needs. The instructor must be available to lead at least three classes for students ages 3–11 and help prepare participants for a spring recital, including the early-May dress rehearsal and recital weekend. The instructor develops and delivers age-appropriate Hip-Hop instruction, creates a positive and organized learning environment, communicates with parents and staff, and supports recital preparations. The role also includes class preparation, attendance tracking, studio tidiness, and reporting injuries, concerns, or studio needs to the Manager.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Experience teaching dance to young students.
Ability to demonstrate various forms of Hip-Hop.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with the public and other staff.
Ability to follow direction and work independently.
Understanding of and ability to deliver quality customer service.
Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and dancing.
Availability to lead a minimum of three classes for students ages 3–11.
Availability for weekday evening classes from January through May, including the early-May dress rehearsal and recital weekend.

Responsibilities

Understand, accept, and follow the District’s philosophy and mission statement in dance activities.
Develop daily lesson plans that provide differentiation and ongoing assessment.
Instruct students in Hip-Hop dance and drill them in executing dance steps.
Take attendance and report injuries or concerns to the Manager.
Curate clean, appropriate class playlists suited to each age range and dance style.
Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods for regulating body movements to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.
Create a positive classroom environment that supports engaged student learning.
Arrive 10–15 minutes before class to prepare the studio and music and set out equipment.
Tidy the studio after each class and report supply, repair, or equipment needs to the Manager promptly.
Greet parents before and after class, share updates, answer questions, and keep them informed about student progress and upcoming events.
May teach dance notation, choreograph and direct performances, and teach dance history.
May substitute for other dance classes as needed.
May assist the Manager in selecting recital costumes and music, with input appropriate to students’ ages, skill levels, and choreography.