Role OverviewAs a Dance Instructor, you'll lead energetic and engaging classes, teach choreography, and motivate dancers of all skill levels. You'll create a positive, organized, and safe class environment while communicating with parents and celebrating student progress.
What You Will Do
Lead dance technique classes, create class lesson plans, choreograph and contribute to annual dance recitals, and effectively communicate program information to the youth and/or arts director.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You'll be a good fit if you have a positive attitude, previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations, and the ability to create engaging lesson plans that reflect appropriate level, ability, and classroom management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 16 years of age or older
- 5+ years of formal dance training or comparable experience
- 1-2 years of experience as a Dance teacher and/or teaching assistant
- Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans
- Performance and dance production experience preferred
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks
- Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Benefits
- Personal YMCA membership
- YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
- Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Digital mental health counseling platform
- Wellness program
- LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
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