Summer Dance Instructor - Junior Associate

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

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.