Dance Instructor

The Little Gym of Shaker Heights; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Little Gym of Shaker Heights is looking for a Dance Instructor to create a fun environment for children. Applicants should have a strong background in dance and a passion for working with kids. Responsibilities include teaching classes, maintaining a safe space, and providing excellent customer service.

This part-time role requires flexibility, particularly on Thursday afternoons and Saturdays, with additional hours available throughout the week. Join us to help nurture confidence in kids while having fun and staying active!

Qualifications

• Strong background in dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop.
• Experience in recreational classes, competitive dance or professional work.
• Ability to assist in planning dance recitals.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment for children to learn Dance.
• Teach dance classes based on proven curriculum.
• Maintain cleanliness of gym and lobby area.

Skills

Dance experience

Customer service skills

Background in child development

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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

The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Programs offer children a Springboard to Life’s Adventures by using movement-based learning and imaginative play to help build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.

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. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The Little Gym Franchising Corporate.