OCAC - Dance Class Instructor

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public education institution in Crestwood is seeking a Dance Instructor to lead classes and teach proper dance techniques. The role requires proficiency in dance terminology and a capacity to create a welcoming environment for students. Responsibilities include choreographing performances, preparing syllabi, and communicating effectively with students and parents. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience in teaching school-aged children. Compensation is based on the board-approved salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficient in dance terminology and technique.
• Experience teaching school-age students.
• Ability to build rapport with families and students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching or working with school-age students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with dance families and students.
• Ability to work well with the OCDA/OCSAC staff.
• Capacity to resolve concerns or conflicts that arise with students and families.
• Understanding of the OCSAC, its programs, and offerings for the community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dance classes and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Teach proper dance techniques and choreography.
• Communicate schedule changes to parents and students.
• Acquire access to appropriate music for each dance class.
• Observe and correct students' body placement and technique during class.
• Teach and demonstrate new dance material and steps.
• Cultivate an atmosphere of encouragement and teamwork among the students in class.
• Choreograph pieces for annual performances and parent observation weeks.
• Respond to emails in a timely fashion to the Dance Director, OCDA instructors, and OCSAC staff.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
• Notify parents and students of changes in the class schedule, upcoming rehearsals, and performance dates.
• Provide parents and students with necessary details for classes, rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Dance terminology proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Working with students

Verbal and written communication

Rapport with families

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of OCDA/OCSAC programs

Education

Technical dance training in academic or professional setting

Job description

• Position Type: OC Arts Center / Dance Instructor
• Date Posted: 3/17/2026
• Location: Oldham County Arts Center

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION – 1021.042

JOB DESCRIPTION: DANCE INSTRUCTOR

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in dance terminology, technique, and the ability to demonstrate dance steps.
• Trained to teach dance under an OCDA director or qualified staff member of OCDA.
• Technical dance training in an academic, pre-professional/professional, and/or collegiate level setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching or working with school-age students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with dance families and students.
• Ability to work well with the OCDA/OCSAC staff.
• Capacity to resolve concerns or conflicts that arise with students and families.
• Understanding of the OCSAC, its programs, and offerings for the community is a plus.

REPORTS TO: Dance Director

JOB GOAL

The Dance Instructor will lead classes, create a welcoming atmosphere, effectively teach students proper dance technique (terminology, body placement, step execution), and choreograph annual performances.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome students and families at the beginning of each class.
• Create a safe environment for students to learn and grow in dance.
• Prepare a syllabus approved by the Dance Director.
• Acquire access to appropriate music for each dance class.
• Observe and correct students' body placement and technique during class.
• Teach and demonstrate new dance material and steps.
• Cultivate an atmosphere of encouragement and teamwork among the students in class.
• Choreograph pieces for annual performances and parent observation weeks.
• Respond to emails in a timely fashion to the Dance Director, OCDA instructors, and OCSAC staff.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
• Notify parents and students of changes in the class schedule, upcoming rehearsals, and performance dates.
• Provide parents and students with necessary details for classes, rehearsals and performances.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center salary schedule.

Adopted: July 23, 2018

Postings current as of 3/19/2026 3:40:29 AM CST.