Dance Instructor

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach dance techniques.
• Show students how to warm up, cool down, and move safely.
• Create weekly lesson plans and provide them to the direct supervisor.
• Study and practice multiple dance techniques and styles, staying up to date with the latest music trends.
• Choreograph performances for quarterly dance recitals and produce seasonal recitals to showcase student progress.
• Collaborate with other teaching artists to create specific works for annual events and ensemble performances.
• Report equipment and prop problems to the supervisor.
• Evaluate students and provide written feedback to the direct supervisor and program participants.
• Attend organizational meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of experience teaching dance.
• Prior experience teaching children is preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teachers.
• An excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform assigned tasks.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• The ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Support for The Salvation Army’s mission.