Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher

Westport, CT 06880

Overview

Position Type Part Time

Description

Position Summary (2-3 sentences): Lead structured dance classes, teach proper dance technique, ensure safety of dancers and choreograph for year-end performance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a fun, creative and energetic dance class to students
• Ability to explain choreography and terminology to their audience in a way that is understood

Qualifications:

• Must have previous experience teaching dance to youth/adults
• Must be able to structure and design a class suitable for their audience
• Must be enthusiastic and engaging
• Must have the ability to interact well with children

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, certifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position occasionally
• Walking, moving around, stretching frequently
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to lift, carry at least 10 lbs
• Kneels, crawls or stoops down frequently