Instructor, Dance

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate dance instructor to provide foundational dance instruction. This role involves developing engaging curricula that challenge students and enhance their skills while fostering a diverse learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in dance and experience teaching, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Join a team dedicated to excellence in education and contribute to the artistic development of students in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in dance or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present age-appropriate dance curriculum.
• Assess student progress and organize culminating events.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Dance

Experience in Teaching

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Schedule: Afterschool 4pm to 9pm and some weekends

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provides instruction in the foundation of dance, includingposture, choreography, rhythm, technical competency and interpretation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges students to achieve at the highest level
• Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills
• Assess student’s progress by grading assignments
• Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college initiatives
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Degree in dance and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of dance development
• Ability to assess and grade the progress of students
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to determine needs of students and identifysolutions
• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
• Possess working knowledge of fundamental dance conceptspractices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations asit pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft OfficeSuite or equivalent software
• Ability to organize work and set priorities within ageneral structure
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverseproblem-solving methods in a variety of situations
• Possess strong organizational and time-managementskills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonalcommunication skills

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated experience instructing or teaching others

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Service Focus

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Quality of Work

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUALOPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Cuyahoga Community College is committed toattaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified anddiverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equalemployment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.