Youth Dance Instructor - Part-Time

General Purpose

Responsible for the implementation of youth dance programs.

Required Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years experience in dance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in dance or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate and teach dance skills to students in a variety of levels and disciplines of dance including but not limited to ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and/or hip hop.
• Create and implement lesson plans appropriate to skill level and dance style.
• Prepare participants for end of session shows or recitals as needed including choreographing dances, choosing costumes, and music and be in attendance for performances.
• Present new ideas regarding dance programming.
• Take attendance and manage classroom behavior.
• Interact and communicate with participants and parents.
• Communicate and schedule makeup classes.
• Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation manager.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the District Mission Vision and Values.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Required Certifications, Licenses, etc.

• Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Be a Mandated Reporter for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: frequently move about and position ones self as in dance instruction.

Environmental Demands

• Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate to bright or low level lighting and moderate to loud noise.

Hours

Vary depending on availability of candidate.

Salary

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour DOE

Specialized Services

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