Children's Ballet Instructor

About the role

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan (MMJCCM) is seeking an experienced, highly creative, passionate, and reliable dance educator to lead after-school dance classes for children ages 4–10 years in our Center for Family Life.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an age-appropriate semester-long curriculum that progressively builds on dance fundamentals, technique, rhythm, musicality, and creative expression.
• Teach and demonstrate a variety of dance styles suitable for young children, incorporating elements of movement, choreography, and performance.
• Support and guide students during class, offering individualized assistance to foster growth, confidence, and enjoyment in dance.
• Prepare the classroom or studio for each session, ensuring all necessary equipment or materials are available and safe for use.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and organized learning environment, modeling professionalism and respect for all students.

Requirements

• Prior relevant teaching or dance instruction experience (preferably working with children ages 4-10)
• Knowledge of ballet and ability to adapt them for children
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage young learners

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$80-$100 per hour, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Available on Tuesdays 3:15pm-4:00pm and 4:15pm-5:00pm from September to June, with additional flexibility to be available another weekday afternoon between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. There is possibility of teaching additional hours during the year.