Youth Dance Instructor - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District in Wheaton, IL, seeks an energetic youth dance instructor to develop and deliver dance lessons for various skill levels. You will choreograph pieces, select costumes, and accompany shows or recitals while maintaining attendance and classroom discipline.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities, plus commitment to safety and district policies. This position is part-time and engages with families across the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years' experience in dance required.
• Bachelor's degree in dance or related field preferred.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement lesson plans appropriate to skill level and dance style.
• Prepare participants for end of session shows or recitals as needed including choreographing dances, choosing costumes, and music and be in attendance for performances.
• Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior.
• Must interact and communicate with participants and parents.
• Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup classes.
• Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation manager.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the District Mission Vision and Values.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in dance or related field

Job description

Responsible for the implementation of youth dance programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years' experience in dance required. Bachelor's degree in dance or related field preferred. Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Create and implement lesson plans appropriate to skill level and dance style.
• Prepare participants for end of session shows or recitals as needed including choreographing dances, choosing costumes, and music and be in attendance for performances.
• Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior.
• Must interact and communicate with participants and parents.
• Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup classes.
• Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation manager.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the District Mission Vision and Values.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within 90 days of employment. Be a "Mandated Reporter" for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: frequently move about and position ones' self as in dance instruction.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate to bright or low level lighting and moderate to loud noise.

HOURS

Vary depending on availability of candidate.

SALARY

16.00 - $20.00 DOQ

*Specialized Services*

• This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades.
• Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions.

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/