Multicultural Dance Instructor PA

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to enriching children's lives through the arts! As a passionate performing arts instructor, you'll have the opportunity to inspire young minds in musical theater. Your role will involve creating engaging curricula and fostering a love for the performing arts among students. This is a unique chance to make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive community that values creativity and personal growth. If you're enthusiastic about teaching and eager to share your passion, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching performing arts to school-age children is essential.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver exciting musical theater classes for elementary students.
• Foster a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Enthusiasm for Performing Arts

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Education or Performing Arts

Job description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

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(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 musical theater to elementary school students at schools, buildings and communities across New York City. 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 musical theater and performing arts
• Help children understand why dance is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person

Who You Are

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced performing arts 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
• Clean background check and at least three references