Dance Instructor - Flexible Hours for Kids & Teens

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a Dance Instructor to choreograph and teach dance for children and teens across Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and more. You will design age-appropriate, progressive lessons and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment at multiple branches in NYC.

Minimum one year teaching dance is required, with First Aid/CPR certifications preferred; strong communication and customer service skills are essential as you support program goals and participant engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching dance to children/teens in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Current First Aid / CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and well-being of participants per YMCA standards.
• Provide a fun, safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Create age-appropriate, progressive lesson plans.
• Teach progressive dance lessons and showcase learned skills.

Skills

Dance instruction

Youth development

Communication

Customer service

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a Dance Instructor to choreograph and teach dance for children and teens across Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and more. You will design age-appropriate, progressive lessons and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment at multiple branches in NYC.

Minimum one year teaching dance is required, with First Aid/CPR certifications preferred; strong communication and customer service skills are essential as you support program goals and participant engagement.