Afterschool Dance Coach: Inspire Young Performers

California Schools Talent Collaborative; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is seeking an After School Dance Instructor to lead a 2pm-4pm program, Monday through Friday, working with elementary to middle school students in an after-school setting in Santa Maria, California. The role requires at least 2 years of dance experience and ability to teach TK-8 students, with an emphasis on choreography and performance techniques.

The position pays $35 per hour and involves collaboration with school staff, planning performances, and maintaining a positive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical/professional experience in area of dance concentration.
• Successful experience teaching in grades TK-8 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sequential instruction using discipline-specific techniques, tools, and practices (e.g., movement, choreography, and performance technique).
• Develop and support partnerships with community organizations to expand access to resources, foster community engagement, and advance organizational impact.
• Collaborate with staff and administration to plan and organize performances, showcases, or exhibitions.
• Attend staff meetings, parent conferences, and evening school programs, which may include school performances, that require student supervision.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other elements of the course of study specified in state law and District Administrative Regulations and procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide scaffolded lessons in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Skills

Dance experience

TK-8 teaching

Job description

Think Together is seeking an After School Dance Instructor to lead a 2pm-4pm program, Monday through Friday, working with elementary to middle school students in an after-school setting in Santa Maria, California. The role requires at least 2 years of dance experience and ability to teach TK-8 students, with an emphasis on choreography and performance techniques.

The position pays $35 per hour and involves collaboration with school staff, planning performances, and maintaining a positive