Dance Instructor - Starlights

Streamwood Pa; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Streamwood Park District is hiring a part-time Dance Instructor to plan and implement age-appropriate dance skills for children. The role requires prior experience in hip hop, tap, jazz, or ballet and a commitment to safety and student development.

You will collaborate with the Recreation Manager, manage music and costumes for performances, and coordinate rehearsal and recital logistics, including venue scouting and parent communications.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of dance instruction experience in tap, jazz and/or ballet.
• Must know Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, and/or Ballet styles and safe execution.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at least 10 minutes before class, prepare and implement skills and routines.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Decide on music, costumes, and accessories for performances/recitals.
• Find 2–3 performance locations for the dancers.
• Be available for the Summer Celebration Parade in July.
• Attend dress rehearsals and annual recital, and support production aspects.

Skills

Dance instruction

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Hiring now for Dance Instructors!
The Dance Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing dance skills and routines that are age appropriate and within the capabilities of the children. The instructor is responsible for the essential functions as outlined below. This is a part-time position with hours possibly scheduled seven days per week. The Dance Instructor is under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Manager. This is an at-will position.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess knowledge and experience of all skills being taught in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, and/or Ballet.
• Must be able to perform accurately and safely all skills being demonstrated.
• Must be enthusiastic and patient.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents/guardians.
• Must have at least three (3) years of dance instruction experience in tap, jazz and/or ballet.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and able to travel to and from performance venues.
• Must be CPR certified within six (6) months of hiring.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee will arrive at least 10 minutes before scheduled class time to be prepared when the children arrive.
• Employee will prepare and implement appropriate skills and dance recital routines.
• Employee will develop and maintain a positive relationship with the parents/guardians.
• Employee will decide on the music, costumes and accessories for their Performance/Dance Recital routines.
• Employee will be responsible to find 2-3 performance locations for the dancers.
• Employee must be available for the Summer Celebration Parade in July.
• Employee must be present at both the dress rehearsal and annual dance recital to aid in all production aspects of the show.
• Employee must attend all recital meetings, to include parent meetings and staff meetings.
• Employee will submit all information to the Recreation Manager in a timely manner.
• Employee will keep the work area/room neat, clean and orderly.
• Employee will communicate and cooperate with the Streamwood Park District staff.
• Employee will wear appropriate clothing at all times.
• Employee will be fair and consistent in maintaining discipline.
• Employee will allow significant time for the Recreation Manager/Registration to call participants when cancelling a class; if significant time is not allowed, instructor must make the calls.
• Employee will take attendance at the beginning of every class.
• Employee must let the Recreation Manager know if a participant is attending class, but is not registered.
• Employee must distribute Program Evaluation Forms to parents after each session.
• Employee must distribute Dance Parent Handbooks to participants at the beginning of each session.
• Employee will stay until all children have been picked up by a parent/ guardian.

Benefits

Please see applicable benefits at: Benefits

Current Pay Range

$16.25-$20.28 per hour
Newly hired employees can expect $17.50-$18.00 per hour.

Recruiting and interviewing will begin soon. The Streamwood Park District is an equal opportunity employer.