OCAC - Dance Class Instructor

Qualifications

• Proficient in dance terminology, technique, and able to demonstrate dance steps.
• Trained to teach dance under an OCDA director or qualified staff member of OCDA.
• Technical dance training in an academic, pre-professional/professional, and/or collegiate level setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching or working with school-age students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build rapport with dance families and students.
• Able to work well with the OCDA/OCSAC staff.
• Able to resolve concerns or conflicts that arise with students and families.
• Understanding of the OCSAC, its programs, and offerings for the community is a plus.

Report To

Dance Director

JOB GOAL

To lead classes, create a welcoming atmosphere, effectively teach students proper dance technique (terminology, body placement, step execution), and choreograph annual performances.

Performance Responsibilities

• Welcome students and families at the beginning of each class.
• Create a safe environment for students to learn and grow in dance.
• Prepare a syllabus approved by the Dance Director.
• Acquire access to appropriate music for each dance class.
• Observe and correct students' body placement and technique during class.
• Teach and demonstrate new dance material and steps.
• Cultivate an atmosphere of encouragement and teamwork among the students in class.
• Choreograph pieces for annual performances and parent observation weeks.
• Respond to emails in a timely fashion to the Dance Director, OCDA instructors, and OCSAC staff.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
• Notify parents and students of changes in the class schedule, upcoming rehearsals, and performance dates.
• Provide parents and students with necessary details for classes, rehearsals and performances.

Terms of Employment

Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center salary schedule.