Dance Instructor- Denver Arts & Culture

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver's Arts and Culture Department is seeking friendly and fun Dance Instructors with a passion for connecting communities through the arts. This part-time position involves instructing a variety of dance classes for Denver's youth, including Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, and Ballet 1. Instructors will also be responsible for creating supply lists, setting up and cleaning up after classes, assisting coordinators with programming ideas and community engagement, mentoring newer instructors, and responding to participant inquiries. The role requires a passion for teaching, knowledge of various dance styles, and enthusiasm for working with children, connecting communities, and inspiring creativity. The position is located at multiple recreation centers and other locations throughout the City and County of Denver, with specific hiring needs at Harvey Park, Harvard Gulch, and Carla Madison Recreation Centers. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of age groups and contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Two (2) years of experience (paid or volunteer) as an instructor in an organized specialized formal program.
Current CPR/First Aid certification at the time of application or within 6 months of hire
Ability to travel to Denver’s 30 recreation centers throughout the city as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a dance, dance history, or a related field
Experience teaching a variety of dance styles
Experience in ballet
Prior experience working with youth, 2-12 years old
Prior experience planning, managing, or coordinating creative dance programming
Bilingual skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Create, plan, implement, and instruct a variety of dance classes for Denver’s youth
Create supply lists for classes
Teach classes such as Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, and Ballet 1 classes
Setup before, and breakdown/cleanup after each class
Assist coordinators with future programming ideas and community engagement; help mentor newer art instructors as need
Respond to class-specific inquiries from participants and community members
Collect and report feedback to the Arts & Culture Program Coordinators for future programming improvement
Other duties as assigned