Dance Instructor & Choreographer

db studios; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certifications

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Very Competitive Pay

Weekly paid lunches

Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off

Paid time off

Job summary

A dance studio in Burlington, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated dance instructor. The role involves teaching various dance styles including ballet, jazz, and contemporary, while also providing administrative support to enhance student experiences. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience as an instructor or possess a formal dance degree. This opportunity includes flexible hours, competitive pay, and benefits such as health insurance reimbursement and paid time off. Join a supportive community focused on growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a dance instructor or formal dance degree.
• Experience with ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, competitive dance, and hip-hop.
• Customer service or sales experience is a bonus.
• Strong work ethic and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance lessons during studio hours.
• Direct existing students on their dance plans.
• Follow and improve the specified syllabus.
• Coordinate schedules and follow-up with students and parents.
• Plan and execute recitals.
• Plan and execute a holiday and end of year recital.
• Be inclusive to all customers of DB Studios, enhancing the community experience.
• Be on time for lessons and prepared for the start time.
• Choreograph student routines from solo to large group performances.
• Support other teachers and choreographers with improving students' technique or choreography.
• Office administrative work - take payments, register students, return phone calls to parents.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Open to feedback

Customer service experience

Experience in multiple dance styles

Choreography

Education

Formal dance degree from college or university

Job description

Overview

db studios, located in Burlington Massachusetts is a privately owned full-service dance studio that provides exceptional quality in dance and a significant opportunity to advance your career. Along with teaching ballet, jazz, and modern dance, db Studios offers you an opportunity in learning the inner workings of a small business, providing you with the skills to make your own path for your future.

If you have a strong background in dance, enjoy interacting with people, and have a desire to work hard and grow, then db studios is the place for you.

Benefits

• Paid training and certifications.
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Very Competitive Pay.
• Weekly paid lunches
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• The position will teach lessons during studio hours Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. (Only 5 days per week; schedule varies by teacher. Summer Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.)
• Direct existing students on their current dance plan and help define new student dance plans.
• Follow and improve the specified syllabus.
• Coordinate schedule and follow-up with students and parents of students.
• Attend various dance competitions throughout the calendar year.
• Plan and execute a holiday and end of year recital.
• Be inclusive to all customers of DB Studios, enhancing the community experience.
• Be on time for lessons and demonstrate consistency. "On-time" means to be prepared for lessons at the start time of the lesson.
• Choreograph student routines. Ranges from solo to large group performances.
• Support other teachers and choreographers with improving students technique or choreography.
• Office administrative work - take payments, register students, return phone calls to parents with questions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should have a strong work ethic.
• Be open to feedback.
• 5+ years of experience as a dance instructor OR formal dance degree from college or university.
• Customer service or Sales experience a bonus.
• Experience with one or more styles of dance including: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Competitive Dance, Acrobatic Arts, Hip-hop.