Dance Assistant Instructor

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of De Pere as an Assistant Dance Instructor or Assistant Pom & Dance Instructor, where you will help teach and inspire children ages 3-14 in various dance genres including ballet and hip-hop. This role requires enthusiasm, dance knowledge, and a passion for working with youth, ensuring a fun and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Applicant should be at least 15 years old, 16 preferred.
• Previous dance and/or pom experience.
• Previous teaching experience working with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing and choreographing dance routines.
• Support in choosing costumes for performances.
• Communicate with parents regarding participant progress.

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Knowledge of dance and/or pom terminology

Energetic and enthusiastic

Job description

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Positions available include Assistant Dance Instructor and Assistant Pom & Dance Instructor.

Assistant Dance Instructors support Dance Instructors in teaching beginner to intermediate/advanced dance classes to children ages 3 - 14. A variety of dance classes are offered, including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. Each dance class consists of two of the dance genres listed. Participants perform two routines at the season-ending recital.

Assistant Pom & Dance Instructors support Pom & Dance Instructors in teaching recreational pom and dance classes to children ages 5 and up. Skills taught include technique, turns, leaps, kicks, formations, transitions, and teamwork. Participants perform at a high school basketball game and at the season-ending recital.

Dance Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm (4 classes/night)

Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm (2 classes/night)

Pom and Dance Schedule

Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm (1 class/night)

Thursdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm (4 classes/night)

The season runs from the end of September to the beginning of March (20 weeks).

Instructors may choose how many classes taught depending on availability.

Classes are held at De Pere High School, 1700 Chicago Street, and the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant Street.

• Assist with instructing classes for youth.
• Assist with choreographing routines appropriate to each age group.
• Assist with choosing costumes and preparations for recital performances.
• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public.
• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants.
• Applicant should have knowledge of dance and/or pom terminology and techniques.
• Possess the ability to perform dance and/or pom skills.
• Assist with teaching dance and/or pom routines to a variety of age groups.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative.
• Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.
• At least 15 years of age, 16 preferred.
• Previous dance and/or pom experience.
• Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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