Dance Instructor (Specialist)

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Farmington Hills is seeking a dynamic dance instructor to grow our vibrant program and inspire students. The role centers on leading classes, developing dancers, and collaborating with fellow faculty to deliver engaging performances for showcases.

The ideal candidate has experience with live events, strong choreographic skills, and the ability to work with ages 3–18 in a diverse setting, with evenings and weekends tied to the schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dance classes and developing dancers.
• Background in live events and show coordination required.
• Education in dance is required; college completion preferred.
• Ability to work with students aged 3–18 and diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead dance classes and guide dancer development throughout the course.
• Choreograph a routine for student showcases (Dec/April).
• Communicate supply/costume needs to the supervisor and provide input on the program.
• Coordinate performance/rehearsal logistics with other dance faculty.

Skills

Choreography

Live events experience

Event coordination

Communication with students

Education

Dance education background

Job description

Are you a dynamic dance instructor ready to inspire the next generation of talent? We're seeking a passionate and experienced dance educator to help grow our vibrant dance program! Join us as we celebrate the art of dance and help students develop their skills in a fun and engaging environment.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead dance classes and guide dancer development throughout the course. Choreograph a routine for student showcases (Dec/April). Communicate supply/costume needs to the supervisor and provide input on the program where appropriate. Work with other dance faculty to coordinate performance/rehearsal logistics may be required.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required experience in live events. Experience in event management or front-of-house coordination preferred.

EDUCATION:

A background in dance education is required. College completion or in-progress preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:

Based on the class schedule, this position can work with students from ages 3 through ages 18. Experience working with students of varying backgrounds and abilities is required. Students will range from beginner to intermediate/advanced.

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:

ASAP

Evening and weekend hours vary based on the dance schedule.