Traveling Preschool Dance Teacher - Fusion Dance Centre, Roselle Park, NJ

Ensemble Performing Arts•Roselle Park, NJ

53d•$25 - $45•Remote

About The Position

Fusion Dance Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and engaging Traveling Preschool Dance Teacher to join our team. This teacher will primarily teach preschool-aged dance classes with a focus on hip hop, creative movement, and age-appropriate dance fundamentals at local daycares and community partner locations, including the Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains, NJ. This is a great opportunity for a dance educator who loves working with young children, brings positive energy into the classroom, and is comfortable independently representing Fusion Dance Centre at off-site locations.

Requirements

Dance teaching experience preferred, particularly with preschool and early elementary-aged children.
Background in hip hop strongly preferred.
Experience working with children ages 2–6 in a dance, daycare, preschool, camp, or similar setting is a plus.
Energetic, outgoing, patient, and comfortable leading groups of young children.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling to local teaching locations.
Must be able to meet any background check, fingerprinting, or other requirements established by Fusion Dance Centre or its partner facilities.

Responsibilities

Teach fun, engaging, and age-appropriate dance classes for children primarily ages 2–6.
Lead classes focused primarily on hip hop and creative movement, while incorporating basic dance fundamentals, rhythm, coordination, musicality, and gross motor skills.
Follow Fusion Dance Centre curriculum, class structure, and teaching expectations.
Create a positive, encouraging, and welcoming classroom environment.
Use age-appropriate classroom management techniques to keep young dancers engaged and participating.
Adapt activities and instruction based on the age, ability, and needs of each group.
Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes.
Travel to assigned local daycares, community programs, and the Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains.
Communicate professionally with Fusion Dance Centre leadership and partner-location staff.
Maintain strong attendance and communicate scheduling concerns or absences promptly.
Represent Fusion Dance Centre professionally and positively while teaching at all off-site locations.
Assist with occasional demonstrations, performances, or special events related to off-site programs as needed.