Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Togetherhood; Newtown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative marketplace for enrichment providers is seeking passionate instructors to teach Hip Hop Dance classes. This role allows you to inspire and engage young learners while fostering their love for dance and personal development. You'll have the opportunity to create a vibrant curriculum and connect with students in a fun, supportive environment. Join a community that values creativity and autonomy, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you have a joyful spirit and a strong commitment to education, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching experience or a strong passion for education.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach Hip Hop Dance classes for elementary/middle school students.
• Arrive on time and provide a memorable experience for students.
• Build positive relationships and a supportive class community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Enthusiasm for teaching

Flexibility

Education

Experience with school-age children

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 classes to elementary/middle school students at schools, buildings, and communities across Philadelphia/Newtown, PA. 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 (preferably 15 minutes early!).
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for your subject matter.
• Help children understand why your area of expertise is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.
• Be available onsite, Fridays, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

Who You Are

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced 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.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a do-whatever-it-takes mindset.
• At least three references.

For PA providers, there are additional clearances to fill out. Please see below for details:

PA Child Abuse: Can be completed online at https://www.compass.state.pa.u... -- the cost is $13.

PA Criminal Check: Can be completed online at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Clearances/PATCH/Pages/default.aspx -- the cost is $22.

FBI Fingerprint/Background History Check: Needs to be scheduled and done in-person at https://www.identogo.com/services/live-scan-fingerprinting or call IdentoGO at: 844-321-2101.

***Candidates will be responsible for covering the cost of these clearances.