Modern Dance Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation•Flossmoor, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Modern Dance Instructor is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy, guiding campers through the day-to-day activities of the overall camp experience. This role involves teaching sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student, developing critical artistic sensibilities, and instilling skills and lessons that go beyond the studio. The instructor will also choreograph the end-of-session camper showcase, teach basic and advanced dance steps, and instill an appreciation for dance. Individual help will be provided as needed, with dance junior associates assisting. Ensuring the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper-related issues through clear and consistent communication with camp leadership staff is crucial. A willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting is required, along with additional duties as contracted.

Requirements

Prior Modern Dance related instruction experience at the elementary or high school level.
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Performing or Fine Arts is highly preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with campers, staff, and leadership.
Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Responsibilities

Teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy in modern dance.
Guiding campers through the day-to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
Teaching sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student.
Developing critical artistic sensibilities.
Instilling skills and lessons that go beyond the studio.
Choreographing the end of session camper showcase.
Teaching campers basic dance steps and more advanced steps where applicable.
Instilling an appreciation for dance.
Giving or assigning individual help as needed, using dance junior associates working off to the side.
Ensuring the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
Complying with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting.