Youth Ballroom Instructor: Teach, Inspire & Dance

Jordan School District; Herriman (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jordan School District is seeking enthusiastic Youth Ballroom Instructors for the Mountain Ridge Youth Ballroom Program to teach elementary and middle school students before or after school. Instructors will plan engaging lessons, teach basic ballroom technique, and help students build confidence and teamwork in a positive, safe learning environment.

This role emphasizes professional communication with school staff and program coordinators, and serving as a positive role model for young

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ballroom technique, footwork, partnering, timing, and choreography.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate and explain dance concepts to beginning dancers.
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and comfortable working independently with elementary and middle school students.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Ballroom training and experience beyond the high school level is preferred (college ballroom, competitive ballroom, continued studio training, professional instruction, competition experience, or other).
• Previous experience teaching, coaching, or working with children or youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballroom dance classes to elementary and middle school students.
• Plan and lead lessons appropriate for beginning and developing dancers.
• Teach basic ballroom technique, footwork, partnering skills, timing, musicality, and choreography.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and fun environment where students feel comfortable learning and participating.
• Help students develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline, and a love for ballroom dance.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Prepare students for performances, showcases, or other program activities as applicable.
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for young dancers.

Skills

Ballroom technique

Footwork

Partnering

Timing

Choreography

Job description

The Jordan School District is seeking enthusiastic Youth Ballroom Instructors for the Mountain Ridge Youth Ballroom Program to teach elementary and middle school students before or after school. Instructors will plan engaging lessons, teach basic ballroom technique, and help students build confidence and teamwork in a positive, safe learning environment.

This role emphasizes professional communication with school staff and program coordinators, and serving as a positive role model for young