Dance Teacher

Children; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Children's Land is seeking an enthusiastic Dance Teacher to guide toddlers aged 3-6 through playful, developmentally appropriate dance sessions and stage performances. The role runs September through May, twice weekly, with morning sessions.

You will introduce basic dance concepts, foster movement expression, tailor lessons to developmental levels, and collaborate with teachers to weave dance into daily routines, preparing children for performances.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dance is required.
• Experience with ages 3-6 in teaching or childcare.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to create a joyful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Introduce young children to basic dance concepts through play-based learning.
• Foster a love for movement and encourage creative expression.
• Plan and adapt lessons to suit different developmental levels.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to incorporate dance into classroom routines.
• Prepare children for performances.

Skills

Dance proficiency

Early childhood experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

Children's Land is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Dance Teacher teaching dance to toddler aged children and staging children's performances. The hours are September through May, twice a week, 2.5 hours in the morning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Introduce young children to basic dance concepts through play-based learning.
• Foster a love for movement and encourage creative expression.
• Plan and adapt lessons to suit different developmental levels.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to incorporate dance into classroom routines.
• Prepare children for performances.

Requirements:

Proficiency in dance (required).

Experience working with young children (ages 3-6) in a teaching or childcare setting.

Passion for movement education and early childhood development.

Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Ability to create a joyful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Why Join Children's Land?

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to inspire and nurture a lifelong love of movement and dance in young learners.

Competitive pay and professional development opportunities.