Performing Arts Instructor

Summary

Share your creativity and inspire the next generation of artists! Join Boise Parks and Recreation as a Performing Arts Instructor, where you'll lead engaging classes for youth and adults in a fun, supportive classroom or studio environment. Whether you're teaching dance, theater, music, or another performing art, you'll help students build confidence, develop new skills, and express their creativity. Flexible hours are based on class demand, making this a great opportunity to share your passion with the community.

Essential Functions

• Work with and instruct youth and/or adult performing arts students.
• Lesson planning, supply gathering, and classroom/project preparation and clean‑up.
• Collaborate with a supervisor to develop curriculum based on the particular performing‑art medium being taught.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management may reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

• Knowledge of performing‑arts classes in a wide variety of mediums, including but not limited to ballet, tap, hip hop, and theater.
• Ability to interact with the public and co‑workers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public, and other organizations.
• Communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, or manager, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience teaching performing arts and working with individuals with disabilities.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Special Requirements

• Adequate transportation to teach at various Boise Parks and Recreation locations.
• Pass a City of Boise background check, including criminal history and reference checks.
• Compliance with the City of Boise Drug‑Free Workplace Regulation (safety‑sensitive position, pre‑employment drug test, random testing, etc.).
• Ability to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of a parent or guardian, or vulnerable adults in the absence of a caretaker or guardian.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort: occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds; occasional pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds.
• Noise level: frequently moderate.
• Sensory requirements: ability to talk, hear, touch, and use close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.
• Employees will stand and walk; hand/finger dexterity required.
• Work environment: primarily indoor conditions.