Instructor, Dance
About The Position
Encore at the J (The Jewish Community Center’s Dance, Tumbling & Music program) offers classes for preschool, beginners, intermediate and advanced students in a wide range of performing arts skills: Tiny Tots, Creative Movement, Ballet/Tap Combo, Tumbling, Acrobatic Arts, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pre-Compete and Competition Teams. We are currently seeking a dance instructor to teach classes on Tuesday evenings to students ages 12+. Experience with high school pom, jazz and hip hop is required. Tumbling/Acro is a plus. Schedule: Part-time including Tuesday evenings, with opportunities to sub/teach additional classes throughout the week, as well as possible competition choreography.
Requirements
- Prior experience with high school pom, jazz and hip hop is required (must be able to provide examples of choreography).
- Experience teaching a variety of ages and skill levels.
- Ability to provide exemplary customer service to students and their parents/guardians.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students of all ages and abilities.
- Ability to demonstrate most skills and teach the technique and vocabulary associated with the specific style of dance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience acro is a plus.
- B.F.A. or other degree related to the area teaching preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and fun environment.
- Teach & demonstrate the appropriate skills and curriculum (supplied) for age levels and skill levels.
- Choreograph and teach Recital dances when needed.
- Communicate important information with parents. Hand out notes and information on time.
- Be prepared and dressed to reflect a positive image of The J.
- Have the classroom set-up and ready for appropriate lesson.
- Communicate with supervisor about any problems and concerns in the classroom.
- Attend Staff meetings and Encore performances- The Jewish Nutcracker & Encore Recitals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
