Dance Lesson Instructor

The Dance lesson instructors teach dance technique classes within our academic and co-curricular dance programs. They report to the Director of Dance. For this posting, we are specifically seeking an instructor for Hip-Hop only. Primary Duties And Responsibilities The ability to teach Hip-Hop dance techniques. The ability to impart the tenets of their particular technique in a manner that resonates with teenagersThe ability to physically demonstrate all of the movements of their techniqueThe ability to measure their students’ progress through direct feedback, and term-end comments Job Specifications At least three years of teaching experience in their field.Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community. Physical Job Demands The ability to perform all of the gross motor skills that dancing entails for sustained amounts of time (at least one hour): walking, running, leaping, jumping, hopping, skipping, turning, twisting, crouching, stooping, kneeling, crawling, rolling, balancing, and reachingThe ability to speak accurately, loudly, and quickly over music played at high volumeThe ability to hear questions from students while loud music is playingThe ability to lift themselves and carry other dancersThe ability to frequently perform tasks of repetitive motion with torso, arms, legs, head and neckThe ability to see both near range (computer screens and documents) and far range (dancers in the studios and proscenium theater) Working Conditions The Dance Lesson Instructors teach in our state-of-the-art dance studios with sprung dance floors and temperature control. Disclaimer The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.