Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Togetherhood, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative marketplace for enrichment providers seeks a passionate dance instructor to teach hip-hop dance to K-12 students. In this vibrant role, you will craft engaging curricula and foster a love for dance among children. This opportunity allows you to inspire young minds, create lasting memories, and contribute to their personal development in a supportive community. If you have a joyful spirit and a strong commitment to education, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while having fun!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching dance to children.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curricula.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver dance lessons to K-12 students.
• Create a positive and memorable learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Dance instruction

Positive classroom management

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. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn, and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. 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
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Cooperative, supportive, and flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a do-whatever-it-takes mindset
• At least three references