Beginner Salsa & Bachata Instructor - $65-$75/hr

Lafayette College; College Hill (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Lafayette College seeks a beginner-focused Salsa and Bachata instructor to deliver clear explanations, appropriate pacing, positive feedback, and skill progressions that help new dancers participate confidently and safely.

The role uses variation with music, lessons, and choreography to keep members challenged and engaged. If absent from a scheduled session, provide a sufficient lesson plan with counts, music selection, and videos to empower club officers to teach that day.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching beginners in dance is preferred.
• Ability to pace lessons and provide clear explanations.
• Demonstrates patience and inclusive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear explanations and appropriate pacing for beginners.
• Provide positive feedback and skill progressions.
• Use variation with music, lessons, and choreography.
• Prepare a lesson plan or counts if a session is missed.
• Ensure beginner dancers participate confidently and safely.

Skills

Salsa

Bachata

Dance instruction

Clear explanations

Positive feedback

Safety-first teaching

Job description

Lafayette College seeks a beginner-focused Salsa and Bachata instructor to deliver clear explanations, appropriate pacing, positive feedback, and skill progressions that help new dancers participate confidently and safely.

The role uses variation with music, lessons, and choreography to keep members challenged and engaged. If absent from a scheduled session, provide a sufficient lesson plan with counts, music selection, and videos to empower club officers to teach that day.