Dance Instructor

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Dance Instructor Job Description

Dance Instructors are key members of the Health & Wellness team and will report to the Senior Director of Health & Wellness Department. The primary responsibilities include teaching dance skills and techniques. Dance I structors should have experience teaching ballet, zumba, jazz and other forms of dance.

They are expected to assess dancer’s skills and abilities to help create a fun and nurturing environment with hands-on-learning and lesson planning for children aged 4-12 years old. Maintain supervision and care of each dancer of the dance program. Directly responsible for communicating to Senior Director any class concerns. Represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times.

SKILLS AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• ● Experience creating choreography
• ● Professional Dance background a plus
• ● Previous experience teaching children ballet and other dance styles
• ● BFA in Dance a plus
• ● CPR/First Aid certification a plus
• ● Positive classroom management skills are a must
• ● Communicate effectively with administration, parents, and dancers
• ● Manage cleanliness of the dance studio
• ● Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• ● Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Location: 67-09 108th St. Forest Hills, NY 11375

Hourly Rates

• $28.50/hr - Instructor
• $20.00/hr - Assistant
• Non-Union Position