Dance Instructor (Part Time, After School, In Person)

Concorde Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Dance Instructor to facilitate an after-school enrichment course for students. The instructor will deliver a structured 10-week course, covering a variety of dance styles and focusing on foundational skills, choreography, and performance preparation. Candidates should have dance experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to create an inclusive and safe learning environment. This role requires teaching students in a supportive manner, adapting to their varying readiness and skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed).
• Demonstrated dance experience and comfort teaching foundational technique and choreography.
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings.
• Strong facilitation, clear communication and confident classroom presence.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session dance course with clear objectives.
• Teach choreography and technique with scaffolds for beginners.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment aligned with site policies.
• Establish routines for attendance, transitions, and behavior during movement.
• Differentiate instruction to support varied confidence levels and learning styles.
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts.
• Adapt pacing and choreography to space and time constraints.

Skills

Dance experience

Strong facilitation skills

Clear communication

Ability to create an inclusive environment

Inclusivity

Punctuality

Education

Minimum of 60 college credits or Associate degree

Job description

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment.

Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment.

Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules.

Position Overview

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Dance Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students (grade band varies by assignment). This course provides students with a structured, supportive environment to learn dance technique, choreography, rhythm, and performance skills while building confidence, collaboration, and artistic expression.

Instruction should be age-appropriate and inclusive, with clear routines that prioritize safety, respectful participation, and positive community-building. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student readiness and site logistics.

What You Will Teach

Students will learn foundational dance skills through warm-ups, technique practice, choreography instruction, and performance preparation. Depending on the site and student group, instruction may focus on one primary style (e.g., hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, cultural/social dance forms) or blend multiple styles at an introductory level. Lessons emphasize rhythm, musicality, coordination, spatial awareness, and expressive movement.

Major Topics Can Include

• Classroom norms, safe movement practices, and respectful studio culture
• Warm-up and cool-down routines appropriate for the age group
• Rhythm, counting (8-count phrasing), tempo, and musicality
• Foundational technique (posture, alignment, balance, flexibility concepts)
• Basic steps and movement vocabulary (style-dependent)
• Choreography learning strategies (mirroring, marking, repetition, transitions)
• Performance quality (expression, clarity, energy, stage presence)
• Group formations and spacing (lines, diagonals, levels, timing with others)
• Improvisation and creative movement prompts (age-appropriate)
• Cultural appreciation and context for dance styles (as appropriate and respectful)
• Reflection and feedback routines (constructive critique, goal-setting)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session dance course with clear objectives and structured lesson plans
• Teach choreography and technique with scaffolds for beginners and extensions for advanced students
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment aligned with site policies and expectations
• Establish clear routines for attendance, transitions, and behavior management during movement-based activities
• Differentiate instruction to support varied confidence levels, mobility needs, and learning styles
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and choreography to the space, time constraints, and student readiness while maintaining intended outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Demonstrated dance experience and comfort teaching foundational technique and choreography
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, after-school, camps, studios, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and confident classroom presence
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Ability to create an inclusive environment and maintain safety-first routines during movement instruction