Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Togetherhood, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enriching children's lives through engaging educational experiences. In this role, you will inspire young minds through Hip Hop Dance classes, fostering a love for movement and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to create a fun and supportive learning environment, helping students develop their skills and confidence. If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for teaching and a commitment to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and share your love of dance with the next generation.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and experience teaching school-age children.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

Teaching certification

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

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 reach 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.
• 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.

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.