Dance Instructor

City of De Pere

  • De Pere, WI
  • $17.00-18.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
General DescriptionDe Pere Youth Dance Program offers a variety of dance classes such as tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary for youth ages 3-14. Classes consist of 2 types of dance genres listed.Instruct beginner to intermediate/advanced dance classes to youth ages 3 - 14. Qualified candidates must have a dance background, be able to relate and work with children and interact with adults, develop choreography, select music, and have experience with dance rehearsals/recitals and costume ordering. Participants perform 2 routines at the season-ending recital.Typical Work Schedule:**3 classes per evening** (Instructors may choose 1 or more evenings based on availability)Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, 4:30-7:30pmClasses held at De Pere High School, 1700 Chicago St, and at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115Essential Functions
  • Choreograph 2 routines appropriate to age group
  • Assist with choosing costumes and preparations for recital performances
  • Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public
  • Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary
  • Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Applicant should have knowledge of dance terminology
  • Possess the ability to perform dance skills
  • Choreograph dance routines and progressively teach a specified age group
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative
  • Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively
Minimum Requirements & Physical Requirements
  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Formal education not required
  • Dance experience a must
  • Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus

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