About the position
The position involves assisting the instructor in teaching youth dance or acrobatic classes. The role requires the ability to instruct and demonstrate the fundamentals of various dance styles including hip hop, acrobatics, jazz, ballet, and tap. The candidate will be a positive role model for students and assist in the preparation of class curriculum, choreography, and content. Additionally, the role includes preparing students for the end of program dance recital, managing and maintaining equipment required for class, and conducting classes with proper student discipline and enthusiasm for dance. Safety techniques must be used to properly instruct students, and communication with the lead instructor and/or supervisor regarding any student or parent issues is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist the instructor in teaching youth dance or acrobatic classes
- Instruct and demonstrate the fundamentals of hip hop, acrobatics, jazz, ballet, and tap
- Be a positive role model for students
- Assist in the preparation of class curriculum, choreography, and content
- Work with instructor to prepare students for end of program dance recital
- Manage and maintain equipment required for class
- Conduct class with proper student discipline and enthusiasm for dance
- Use safety techniques to properly instruct students
- Communicate with lead instructor and/or supervisor regarding any student/parent issues
- Create a welcoming environment for participants
- Attend staff meetings
- Accurately complete paperwork required (timesheet, accident forms, etc)
Requirements
- Must be at least fifteen years of age
- Must have completed at least one year of high school
- Knowledge and/or background of the specific program, program related experience/training required
- Knowledge of the principles and skills of dance
- Two or more years of dance training preferred
- Ability to teach preschool through high school age children
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public in a professional manner
- Strong oral communication skills
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Shall wear Unity Dance & Acrobatics uniform per the City of Appleton dress code
- Adhere to the City of Appleton and Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures
Benefits
- Up to 15 hours per week (hours and days of the week may vary)
