Dance Instructor

Job Summary: The Dance Instructor is responsible for instructing students, choreographing dance combinations, taking attendance, controlling the music source (CD player/IPOD), demonstrating dance combinations, and possibly creating routines for performance for recital level classes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
• Be a positive role model for students
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of the students at all times
• Responsible for instructing students with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles and abilities
• Prepare for classes by planning curriculum for each session including choosing music, creating lesson plans, and preparing props as necessary
• Communicate needs to Recreation Supervisor such as communications to patrons, studio facility updates, prop maintenance or replacement
• Obtain updated attendance sheets at the front desk periodically as recommended by Recreation Supervisor
• Maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs
• Maintain the ability to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Demonstrate techniques in class as model for students
• Take proper attendance and report excessive absences to the Recreation Supervisor
• Attend scheduled dance staff meetings
• Select music, costumes and attire appropriate for students in recital level classes by deadlines set
• Choreograph combinations, correct mistakes and create routines for performance at the recital for recital level classes
• Attend dress rehearsal and recital and actively help plan for its success
• Follow direction given by the Recreation Supervisor in relation to preparing for classes, securing subs, class management, facility safety, and recital planning
• Provide parents/guardians feedback regarding students progress and questions, or forward them to the Recreation Supervisor for further communications
• Represent the Park District to parents/guardians, students and guests and conduct him/herself with professionalism and courtesy
• Adhere to general rules and policies of the Park District
• Responsible for sanitizing, clean-up and set-up of the dance studio room
• Complete special tasks in a timely fashion including but not limited to preparing for dance department special events and employee training requirements
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, community members and visitors

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Possess a love of dance instruction, as well as the desire to nurture and shape the lives of young students
• Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade
• Eagerness to communicate and develop positive bonds with parents/guardians
• Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary content

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds for a minimum of 3 years
• Education background and/or experience in Dance
• Specialized Dance techniques preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit, climb or balance and push/pull objects
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None