Dance Instructor
$25 - $40 per hourArlington Heights Park District
Job Description
Job Description
AHPD's Expressions Performing Arts Academy is seeking talented Dance Instructors with Saturday morning availability for our 2026-2027 season. Candidates should have a strong dance background, and experience working with children.
A Bachelor's in Dance is preferred, but comparable experience is accepted. Classes are our Ballet & Tap combination classes for 3-6 year olds. Come join our fun studio with lots of subbing opportunities!
Part-Time Wages
Hiring rate is $25-$40 DOQ.
Essential Job Duties
- Develops and teaches dance lessons and activities based on program goals and provided curriculum.
- Selects music, materials, equipment, and costumes within budget for classes and recitals.
- Supports recital planning and preparation alongside the Cultural Arts Supervisor.
- Encourages creativity and enthusiasm for dance among students.
- Maintains communication with parents about student progress and behavior.
- Welcomes participants, takes attendance, and contributes to program guide content.
This position must possess the following qualifications:
- BA/BS in Dance, Performing Arts, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three to five years of experience in dance performance and instruction preferred
- Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Standing or sitting for sustained periods while completing work
- Repetitive hand/arm movements, such as when demonstrating dance techniques to participants
- Some bending, twisting, and walking while performing job duties
- Some bending, kneeling, and reaching for items off the floor and on high shelves
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. in dance equipment, storage boxes, and other supplies.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- PTAC Membership to ARC
- Discounts on some programming
- KinderCare Discount
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
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