Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Togetherhood; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in enrichment education seeks a passionate dance instructor to teach hip-hop dance to K-12 students in Philadelphia. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds through dance, creating memorable experiences that foster personal growth and a love for movement. As an instructor, you will design an engaging curriculum tailored to various age groups, ensuring that every class is not only educational but also fun and rewarding. Join a community dedicated to enriching children's lives and making a lasting impact through the joy of dance. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching school-age children in a dance setting.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an engaging hip-hop dance curriculum for K-12 students.
• Foster a positive and supportive class environment for students.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Dance Instruction

Curriculum Development

Child Engagement

Relationship Building

Education

Experience with K-12 Education

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 various topics, 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, flexible.
• Has a strong work ethic and a do-whatever-it-takes mindset.
• At least three references.