Dance Instructor-Part-time (Community and Continuing Education)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College’s Community and Continuing Education program is seeking a Dance Instructor to teach non-credit classes for students of varying ages and skill levels. Courses may include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, Latin, contemporary, line dancing, or specialty workshops.

The instructor will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment while promoting proper technique and movement, with evening and weekend classes based on enrollment and program needs.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in dance performance, choreography, or instruction.
• Previous teaching or instructional experience required.
• Ability to teach students with diverse experience levels.
• Certification or specialized training in a dance discipline is preferred but not required.
• Experience in the classroom or class setting.
• Ability to teach diverse learners in the topic.
• Demonstrate a shared value in the college’s core mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Teach non-credit dance classes for students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Promote proper technique and movement.
• Evening and/or weekend classes based on enrollment and program needs.

Skills

Dance instruction delivery

Diversity-friendly teaching

Engaging learning environment

Education

Dance performance / choreography experience

Teaching experience in any setting

Diverse learners teaching ability

Dance certification or training (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

Dance Instructor-Part-time (Community and Continuing Education)

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Community Education

Work Location:

ALL SITES

Duties:

Part-time, non-credit Continuing Education instructor.
Moraine Valley Community College Community and Continuing Education is seeking an enthusiastic Dance Instructor to teach non-credit classes for students of varying ages and skill levels. Courses may include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, Latin, contemporary, line dancing, or specialty dance workshops. The instructor will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment while promoting proper technique and movement.

Education/Experience:

• Professional experience in dance performance, choreography, or instruction.
• Previous teaching or instructional experience required.
• Ability to teach students with diverse experience levels.
• Certification or specialized training in a dance discipline is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

Experience in the classroom or class setting.
Ability to teach diverse learners in the topic.
Demonstrate a shared value in the college’s core mission and vision.

Position Status:

Part Time Temporary

Hours:

Evening and/or weekend classes based on enrollment and program needs.

Salary/Wage:

$35–$45 per hour

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Benefits:

—

Review of Applications Begins:

09/18/2026

Posting Number:

FA00749P

Open Date:

09/14/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes