Hip Hop Dance Instructor

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to enriching children's lives through dance! This role offers passionate instructors the chance to inspire K-12 students across Philadelphia. You'll create engaging dance curricula, fostering a love for movement and personal growth. With flexible teaching opportunities lasting from 6 to 18 weeks, you can make a significant impact while having fun. Whether you're an experienced educator or someone with a passion for teaching, this is your chance to shine in a supportive environment that values creativity and community. Bring your enthusiasm and expertise to help shape the next generation of dancers!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching dance to K-12 students is essential.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging dance lessons for K-12 students.
• Build positive relationships with students and foster a love for dance.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Dance Instruction

Curriculum Development

Relationship Building

Enthusiasm for 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 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 every one (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 and 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 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 do whatever it takes mind set
• At least three references