Modern Dance Jr. Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Resume boost

Wiz Kids gear

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation seeks a Modern Dance Junior Associate for its summer camp program. Located at Homewood Flossmoor, Whitney Young, and Westmont sites, the role supports teaching and supervising campers in daily activities and performances.

The position emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and professional conduct, with opportunities to choreograph a final showcase and gain mentorship and resume-building experience throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Prior Modern Dance related experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Prior experience working in a camp environment is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent graduates (Class of 2027).
• Experience working with children or youth preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with campers, coworkers, leadership and families.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced camp environment.

Responsibilities

• The Junior Associate assists in teaching fundamental and advanced dance skills.
• Guides campers through day-to-day activities of the camp experience.
• Teaches sound technique classes based on best practices for student health.
• Develops critical artistic sensibilities.
• Instills skills and lessons beyond the studio.
• Assists in choreographing the end-of-session camper showcase.
• Teaches basic and advanced dance steps where applicable.
• Encourages an appreciation for dance.
• Gives individual help as needed.
• Ensures camper welfare and resolves camper-related issues with leadership.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Performs additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Modern Dance experience

Camp teamwork

Strong communication

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Modern Dance Junior Associate

Camp Description, Website, etc.

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Job Title

Modern Dance Junior Associate

Qualifications

• Prior Modern Dance related experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Prior experience working in a camp environment is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
• Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively and professionally with campers, coworkers, leadership, and families.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism, including the ability to follow schedules, procedures, safety expectations, and leadership direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced camp environment, supporting camper supervision, classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, field trips, special events, and other operational needs.

Position Responsibilities

• The Modern Dance Junior Associate is responsible for assisting in teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• Guides campers through the day - to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
• Teaches sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student.
• Develop critical artistic sensibilities.
• Instill skills and lessons that go beyond the studio.
• Assist in choreographing the end of session camper showcase.
• Teaches campers basic dance steps and more advanced steps where applicable.
• Instill an appreciation for dance.
• Gives individual help as needed.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Work Environment

Modern Dance activities will take place daily at all camp locations

Camp Hours

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

• Staff Orientation - May 29, 2027 (Homewood-Flossmoor), June 5, 2027 (Whitney Young)
• Camp Move-In - June 4-6, 2027 (Homewood-Flossmoor), June 11-12, 2027 (Whitney Young)
• Camp Operation Dates - June 7-August 6, 2027 (Homewood-Flossmoor), June 14-August 6, 2027 (Whitney Young)

Compensation

This is a contracted hourly position (1099). The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly wage. Contract arrangement is subject to a comprehensive background check.

Why Join Wiz Kids?

As a Jr. Associate, you'll gain hands-on professional experience while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving. Throughout the summer, you'll receive mentorship and feedback from camp leadership, take ownership of meaningful responsibilities, and build experience you can add to your resume. Team members who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities, plus you'll receive Wiz Kids gear for the summer!