Youth African Dance Coach & Cultural Enrichment

Step-By-Step Cultural Arts; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Step-By-Step Cultural Arts in Highland, CA is seeking a Youth African Dance Instructor to provide dance instruction and youth enrichment lessons related to African culture to TK-12th grade students on school campuses and in our Highland studio.

You will create lesson plans, manage equipment, supervise children, and teach dances from West African, Central African, Southern African and Afro-diasporic traditions, fostering engagement and cultural appreciation.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven experience working with children.
• Two years of African dance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and model footwork, dance steps, basic sequences and choreography.
• Teach groups of up to twenty students.
• Differentiate dances for various ages and abilities.
• Set up and operate audio/video equipment and manage music playback.
• Complete attendance, lesson plans, and student progress documentation.
• Train and support new instructors with best practices.
• Promote inclusivity and a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Dance instruction

English fluency

Spanish bilingual

Student engagement

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years experience with children

Job description

Step-By-Step Cultural Arts in Highland, CA is seeking a Youth African Dance Instructor to provide dance instruction and youth enrichment lessons related to African culture to TK-12th grade students on school campuses and in our Highland studio.

You will create lesson plans, manage equipment, supervise children, and teach dances from West African, Central African, Southern African and Afro-diasporic traditions, fostering engagement and cultural appreciation.