Assistant Dance Instructor

Dance Instructor Assistant

This job includes assisting the lead teacher with instruction and education of children between the age(s) of 3-18 years in various dance disciplines. This position has the opportunity to move up in leadership over time.

Qualifications

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 16 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends

Character Traits

• Outgoing personality
• Having a like for children
• Ability to provide effective communication
• Capacity to understand and follow oral and written orders
• Able to take corrective feedback and apply it in future behavior
• Take charge attitude with leadership abilities
• Organized and being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Electronics

• Must have a device where company apps can be downloaded
• Must have your own working email address

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate various progressions or skills with arms, legs, head, etc.
• Be on your feet and active for an hour or more at a time
• Spot all skills required of the classes that you are teaching

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to handle high pressure situations such as accidents and minor injuries
• Being on time, dependable, and maintain the same schedule
• Communicating with students and lead teacher throughout sessions when necessary
• Be able to have effective class management skills

Education and/or Experience

• Dance experience is required
• Experience working with children preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date

Work Conditions

• Dance facilities are covered, climate-controlled facilities