Tap Dance Instructor - Fairfield, CA

Ensemble Performing Arts; West (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Ensemble Schools is seeking a part-time TAP instructor to teach in-person classes at The Dance Factory in Fairfield, CA. You will deliver engaging tap lessons to children, develop lesson plans, and choreograph routines for recitals.

Ideal candidates have experience teaching tap, a passion for working with youth, and a reliable schedule. A background check and transportation are required; employer offers a supportive team and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching tap to children across multiple skill levels.
• Ability to develop engaging lesson plans.
• Willingness to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Background check and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Instructing students in tap techniques across skill levels.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Choreographing dances for recitals.
• Showcasing dance experience through teaching and performing.
• Demonstrating love for teaching and working with young dancers.
• Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check.
• Exhibit dependability, professionalism, enthusiasm, and friendliness.

Skills

Tap instruction

Lesson planning

Choreography

Youth engagement

Professionalism

Education

Certificate in dance performance or education

Bachelor's degree in dance or related field

Job description

Are you a passionate dance instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for experienced TAP teachers to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers at The Dance Factory. Our growing studio in Fairfield, California focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because The Dance Factory is about More Than Just Great Dancing!®

The class we are looking to fill takes place on Tuesdays, 4:15-5:05 PM. There is room to add more classes of other styles.

Position Highlights

• Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth.
• Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.
  • Benefits include a 401(K) program with employer matching and health benefit options for all part‑time and full‑time employees.

Responsibilities

• Instructing students in tap techniques across various skill levels
• Developing and implementing lesson plans for improving skills
• Choreographing dances for recitals.
  
• Showcasing a strong background in dance through educational, teaching, and/or performing experience.
• Demonstrate a genuine love for teaching and experience working with young dancers.
• Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check.
• Exhibit traits of dependability, professionalism, enthusiasm, punctuality, and friendliness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and vibrant personality for engaging young dancers.
• Post‑secondary dance training experience such as a certificate or degree in dance performance, education, or related fields (not mandatory but a plus).

About The Dance Factory

Developing confidence and creativity through dance: The Dance Factory provides the community with a fun and comfortable environment to explore the performing art of Dance. Our classes are offered in group settings, private, and semi-private lessons. We welcome children and young adults striving to enrich their educational opportunities through dance, as well as adults and professional dancers interested in a secure place to practice their art. Learn more about The Dance Factory here: https://www.ensembleschools.co...

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

Who We Are

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them . Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Job type: Part-time

Pay range: $30-$35 per hour depending on teacher qualifications and experience

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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