Dance Instructor

Position: Dance Instructor Location: Downers Grove, IL Job Id: 382 # of Openings: 1 What's the Job? Do you love dancing and want to share that joy with others? We are seeking a passionate Dance Instructor who has experience with Tap and other dance styles, and is interested in teaching a variety of dancers, some as young as 3-years old. The ideal candidate has strong technical training, a love for teaching youth, and the ability to inspire students of various ages and skill levels. This position will report to the Recreation Supervisor. What You Get: You’ll earn $23.00 for every hour you work and get a free gym membership at 4500 Fitness! When You’ll Work: The Dance Instructor role is a part-time year-round position. You'll usually work on weekday afternoons and evenings, from about 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You'll work around 10-15 hours a week teaching dance and up to 7 extra hours a week preparing. Hours may vary based on class enrollment. There may be additional hours available to substitute in other classes. For Summer 2026, daytime availability is required 7/13-7/17 and 7/27-7/31 for youth dance camps and weekday evenings are preferred. Future seasons may allow flexibility in creating a different schedule and there may be opportunities to substitute teach in additional dance classes as needed. What You'll Do Each Day: Plan and teach dance lessons to students who may be at different ages and/or skill levels. Create choreography for students to perform in the spring recital. Build strong positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers. Maintain an upbeat, inclusive, and safe class environment while demonstrating strong classroom management abilities. Potential to coach and choreograph for Youth Competition Teams. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Have a strong dance background, whether from a dance degree, professional experience, or participation in dance classes and competitions. Possess knowledge of ballet, tap, jazz, modern/contemporary, and hip hop. Have confidence in your ability to teach these styles to different ages. Ability to work independently. First Aid/CPR certified within 90 days (District provided). Equal Employment Opportunity The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downers-Grove-Park-District