Dance Instructor

Westfieldynj; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on select child care programs

Retirement Savings Plan 403(b)

Job summary

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Dance Instructor to join its Dance Academy in Westfield, New Jersey. Responsibilities include supervising and instructing various dance classes, promoting dance-specific skills, and engaging with young children. Ideal candidates will have experience in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and/or hip-hop, along with classroom management abilities. The job runs from September through June with evening and weekend hours. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including a free YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be interactive and love working with young children.
• Experience in various dance styles is required.
• Classroom management skills a plus.
• Commitment to YMCA’s four Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and supervising Dance classes.
• Instruct dance classes to participants.
• Facilitate learning of dance-specific skills.

Skills

Interact with young children

Knowledge of ballet

Knowledge of tap

Knowledge of jazz

Knowledge of contemporary

Knowledge of hip-hop

Classroom management skills

Job description

Description

The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for a friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic Dance Instructor to join our growing Dance Academy! Responsibilities include assisting with organizing, supervising and instructing Dance classes that enable the participants to learn the dance‑specific skills that apply the philosophy and goals of YMCA character development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be interactive and love working with young children
• Knowledge and/or experience in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and/or hip‑hop is required
• Classroom management skills a plus
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the Y’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility

Schedule

September through June: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (4pm to 7:30pm) and Saturday mornings (8am to 12pm)

Pay Range

$18.00 - $37.00 per hour, depending on experience and education

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Discounts on select child care programs
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b), and more