Dance Instructor

The Little Gym; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Dance Instructor to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and has a strong background in various dance styles. You'll be responsible for teaching engaging dance classes while creating a safe and fun environment. In addition, you'll assist in planning dance recitals and provide outstanding customer service. If you enjoy celebrating kids' successes and want to make a difference in their lives, this opportunity is for you. Join a team dedicated to nurturing happy, confident kids while having a blast at work!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Fun Work Environment

Casual Dress Code

Qualifications

• Strong background in various dance styles required.
• Experience working with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and fun learning environment for children.
• Teach dance classes and assist in planning recitals.

Skills

Dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop)

Child Development

Physical Education

Gymnastics

Education

Background in Dance

Experience in Child Development

Job description

Job Summary

Are you searching for a Dance Instructor job in a fun environment? We've got the job for you!

We’re looking for someone who loves kids and loves to dance! Dance at The Little Gym is a full dance program for children, with a Serious Fun twist and we need a super energetic teacher with some awesome Dance experience to bring to the program! If you think you might be a good fit for our fun and fast-paced environment, then keep reading!

What We Expect From You…

• Create a safe space for children to learn and fall in love with Dance! (...and gymnastics too!)
• Teach amazing dance/gymnastics classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
• Have a strong background in dance, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop (recreational classes, competitive dance, dance team, professional work, etc.)
• Assist the Dance Program Coordinator in planning any dance recitals (including selecting music, choreographing dances, ordering costumes, etc.)
• Provide an outstanding customer service experience. We treat our members like family!
• So fresh and so clean! We work as a team to keep our gym and lobby area cleaned and disinfected at all times.

You’d fit in here if…

• You’re totally open to being a goofball and love celebrating kid’s success.
• You have a strong background in dance. (A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics helps as well!)
• You live to serve! Making others feel good makes you feel good.
• Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too.

You may think we’re awesome because…

• Kids walk out of our classes more confident than when they walked in.
• We get our steps in and close our activity rings while we work because we’re moving all day!
• We get to build relationships with kids and their families that last a lifetime!
• We get paid to dance!

Schedule

• Part Time - 15 to 20 weekly hours
• Thursday afternoon and Saturday are required shifts
• Additional hours Monday through Sunday

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

When you work somewhere this fun, it doesn’t even feel like a job.

Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re making a difference while having a blast? You’ve come to the right place. The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years.

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and enjoyable extras like camps, Parents’ Survival Nights, skill clinics and Awesome Birthday Bash parties. Once you become a part of The Little Gym squad, you will be part of a team dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe.

All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise.

Why Work for Us?

You will make a difference! Working with children of all ages to help build both confidence and skills is super rewarding.

With plenty of running, jumping, and tumbling, it won't be hard to get your steps in.

You'll feel like a Rockstar in your local grocery store every time you run into a member of your The Little Gym!

You get to wear yoga pants, t-shirt and socks EVERY DAY!