Dance Instructor

Ypacarts; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dance & Tumbling Instructor who is passionate about delivering engaging and safe instruction to students. This role emphasizes teamwork, preparation, and effective communication while upholding core values of respect and commitment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism and possess excellent customer service skills. Join a vibrant community where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives through dance and tumbling, while also enjoying opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect and build trust with students of all ages.
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with passion and safety.
• Collaborate with team members for effective group practices.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

YPAD Certification

Job description

A Dance & Tumbling Instructor is responsible for championing an excellent and engaging classroom that delivers a boomerang experience for the student and family. This role is responsible for detailed preparation, team building, goal setting, event knowledge, production participation, and prompt communication.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with purpose, passion, a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed, while keeping students’ safety at the forefront
• Collaborate with team members to develop effective whole group practices, small group team building, and individualized learning activities
• Enforce classroom dress code and other rules
• Take attendance and start and end class on time, every time
• Come to class prepared with lesson plans prepared, organized, music selected, etc
• Track data when asked to determine the effectiveness of classroom instruction
• Discuss, celebrate, and reinforce the company’s core values
• Implement company-wide behavior management consistently with all students
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of class curriculum and individual goals
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
• Teach at least one birthday party or special event per year

Expectations:

• Uphold YPAC Core Values of Respect, Commitment, Forgiveness, Honesty, Humility, Patience and Helpfulness
• Believe deeply in the mission of the company and that all children can meet high expectations
• Clearly understand YPAC systems, Policies & Procedures, and correctly use the YPAC Wiki
• Knowledgeable of YPAC programs and requirements
• Respond in a timely manner to center initiatives and communications
• Accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Be solution-oriented and easy to work with
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences
• Find a sub if unable to cover an assigned shift

• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Engage in problem solving and be open to new ideas

Requirements and Skills:

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom

• Excellent customer service skills and people skills
• Able to connect and build trust with students of all ages
• Outgoing, energetic, and positive
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a loud environment
• Able to stand, demonstrate, and spot for entire class
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, students, instructors, and the YPAC Leadership Team
• Completes tasks in an accurate and timely manner

Training and Professional Development

• Season Kick-Off Team Training
• YPAD Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years
• CPR Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years
• 12 hours of personal and professional development per calendar year
• Attend workshops or educational courses as requested
• Share information from personal and professional development with the team

Dress Code

• Clean and tidy appearance
• Clothes are clean and free of rips and stains
• Words and logos cannot contain any inappropriate content
• Midriffs must be covered