What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor position at Duval Dance and Music Academy?
,Duval Dance and Music Academy in Scituate, Ma is hiring experienced dance teachers for the 2023-2024 season and beyond. Applicants should have a dance degree or equivalent teaching experience. DDMA is looking for teachers who are well-versed in all areas of dance including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, and acro. We're looking for teachers to work with our recreational students and our pre-professional dance company students.
Role Overview:
- Provide quality dance education and instruction to students of various ages and levels
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic, driven, creative and dependable
- Demonstrate patience and leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Team player and willingness to help others
- Follows our DDMA Values and Mission Statement
Responsibilities:
- Create lesson plans tailored to each individual class needs, style and education goals
- Attend monthly meetings and complete tasks outlined
- Select appropriate costumes and prepare students for winter and spring performances
- Attend winter and spring performances
- Participate in growth of the dance department and promote our values
Expectations:
- Solid and prompt with front desk staff, parents and students
- Positive and professional relationships with staff, students and parents
- Successful student performances indicative of growth and progress throughout the season
- Growth in retention of current students and potential students for trial classes
Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of dance technique, styles and performance
- Previous teaching experience (minimum 2 years)
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability and willingness to communicate with fellow staff and clients in a positive, professional and respectful manner
Please submit a cover letter and your resume.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scituate, MA 02066: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40