Tap Educator

Tap Educator

Bloom School of Music and Dance seeks Dance Educators who can help students enjoy dance for a lifetime. We value diversity and encourage lifelong learning and collaboration.

About the role

We are seeking professionals with a passion for education and a deep understanding of dance pedagogy. Our staff is expected to maintain consistent class curriculum and participate in departmental and cross-departmental collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly tap dance classes in a safe, supportive environment
• Maintain consistency in class curriculum and management based on age-appropriate learning and department standards
• Attend regular staff meetings and engage in mandatory department training
• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental collaborations
• Complete student assessments and advancement recommendations
• Choreograph pieces and prepare students for performances
• Participate in the execution of student performances

Bloom As An Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employs Weekly Dance Educators on a W-2
• Offers sick pay and 401k options
• Pay commensurate with experience and education
• Values the health and safety of our students and employees by maintaining recommended Covid Protocols and precautions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching children between the ages of 3 and 17
• Understanding of dance pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Excellent time management skills
• High school or equivalent
• Ability to teach the following styles of dance to an advanced level:
• Creative Dance (ages 3-5)
• Tap (ages 4-17)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills (in person, phone, email)
• Technology Friendly (video content creation, google suite apps, music editing etc.)
• Collaborative and community-minded team player
• Developmental or ECE training or experience
• Ability to teach or converse in a second language
• Post Secondary dance or education degree

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

Evening shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s)

Have you filled out our Formstack application? All Applicants must fill this out to be considered for job listed. https://bloomschoolofmusicanddance.formstack.com/forms/dance_educator

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location

In person