Acro Dance Instructor (part-time, $16.00 - $20.00/hour)

Schaumburg Park District

Schaumburg (IL)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free gym

Pool access

Free program registration

Registration discount

Paddle boat rental

Open gym access

Job summary

Schaumburg Park District is seeking an acro dance instructor to teach ballet and acro to dancers aged 4-13, following our curriculum and safety policies. Classes range by age and size, with emphasis on recital choreography and performance preparation.

The role requires prior teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree and/or teaching certificate, and strong communication. Part-time hours are Thursday evenings, 4:15–7:00 pm, with pay ranging $16–$20/hour, DOE.

Qualifications

Prior teaching experience in dance is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree and/or teaching certificate is desirable.
Knowledge of safety and spotting techniques to prevent injuries.

Responsibilities

Teach multiple skill levels for dancers aged 4–13.
Follow curriculum and prepare students for annual recital.
Coordinate rescheduling/makeup classes as needed.

Skills

Ballet

Acrobatics

Teaching experience

Safety/spotting techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree or teaching certificate

Job description

ABOUT US

Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Schaumburg Park District has multiple dance studios that feature sprung wood floors, mirrors and ballet barres to accommodate dancers of all skill levels and abilities!

JOB SUMMARY

As an acro dance instructor, you will teach multiple skill levels for dancers aged 4-13 years. Class size ranges by age of dancer from 4-15 students per class. Our dance instructors follow curriculum to teach age-appropriate skills and create recital choreography. Our dance instructors follow our program policies including rescheduling and/or make-up classes and prepare students for an annual recital.

QUALIFICATIONS

The best applicants should be skilled in ballet and acrobatics. Prior teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree and/or teaching certificate highly desirable. Applicants should have knowledge of safety and spotting techniques to prevent injuries. Our dance instructors must be positive, friendly, encouraging, supportive, effective communicators, effective teachers, reliable, punctual and organized.

SCHEDULING & PAY

This is a part-time position starting in September. The typical work schedule would be Thursday evenings from 4:15-7:00pm. The hiring pay range is $16.00/hour to $20.00/hour DOQ (depending on qualifications).

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