Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Togetherhood, LLC; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative marketplace dedicated to enriching children's lives through dance! This role focuses on teaching hip-hop dance to K-12 students, allowing you to inspire and cultivate a love for dance in young learners. With a commitment to empowering educators, you'll have the autonomy to design engaging curricula and create magical experiences that resonate with students. If you're passionate about teaching and personal development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a mission-driven community where your contributions truly matter!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching and creating engaging curricula.
• Ability to foster a positive community and relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Create age-appropriate dance curriculum for K-12 students.
• Arrive on time and create memorable experiences for students.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Dance Instruction

Relationship Building

Education

Experience with K-12 Students

Job description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) Showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently outstanding enrichment experiences across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach hip-hop dance to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Philadelphia. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class.
• Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!).
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for dance.
• Help children understand why dance is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.

Who You Are

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced dance instructor with deep experience teaching school-age children.
• Able to create a positive class community and build relationships with students.
• Experience leading your own classes.
• Excited, joyful, and passionate about teaching kids and personal development/learning.
• Cooperative, supportive, and flexible.
• Strong work ethic and a 'do whatever it takes' mindset.
• At least three references.