Dance/Acro Teacher

Dance Teacher Finder LLC; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

A performing arts academy in southeastern Wisconsin is seeking enthusiastic part-time dance teachers. The role involves creating lesson plans, delivering quality instruction to students aged 2 to teens, and choreographing dances for showcases. Ideal candidates should be familiar with various dance styles and have a commitment to a long-term position. Flexibility with class schedules and the excitement to contribute to a fun, energetic environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching various dance styles such as jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop.
• Enthusiasm for working with students aged 2 to teens.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and choreography.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit lesson plans for classes.
• Deliver quality instruction to students of various ages.
• Select music and costumes for classes.
• Choreograph dances for annual showcases.
• Attend staff meetings and workshops.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Lesson planning

Music selection

Job description

Overview

Our established performing arts academy is always seeking dance teachers to join our team for teacher substitutes or permanent teachers. We encourage a creative, fun, and energetic work environment – the commitment we ask of our instructors and staff is that they are friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking.

Part-Time Dance Teachers

Classes generally begin around 4-5pm weekdays and at 9:00am on Saturdays, with instructor shifts usually falling between 3 and 5 hours per day. Ideal candidates would be well-versed in numerous styles such as jazz, tap, poms, ballet, hip hop, HOWEVER, we still accept applicants who are only focused on ballet/jazz technique or hip hop. We’re especially interested in those experienced and enthusiastic about working with all ages starting at age 2 through teens.

Openings

Tuesday evenings 4:30pm – 8:45pm or 5:15pm-8:45pm (January 7th start – June 3rd w/ show on June 14th).

***430pm is an age 3-4 pre-ballet class, followed by 3 beginner acro classes for grades ranging K5-5th grade, ending the night w/ Teen Lyrical).

We are open to training an acro teacher as these are beginner classes and would be able to provide lesson plans if needed.

Part-Time Dance Teachers are responsible for:

• Creating and submitting lesson plans (some classes are based on established curriculum)
• Delivering quality instruction to a variety of ages and levels
• Selecting music and costumes for scheduled classes
• Choreographing age-appropriate dances for two showcases annually (winter and spring)
• Attending staff meetings and workshops as required

We are located in southeastern Wisconsin.

Interested in applying? Please submit a resume and photo and include three things that stood out to you about the position.

We look forward to hearing from you! ~Please do not apply if you see yourself working here for a short period of time. We are looking for someone for at least 2 years.