Dance Instructor - Fine Arts

The Dance Instructor - Fine Arts is a Part-Time Position that requires leading and acting as a role model to a group of children or adults in a specific area of the performing arts. Instructors develop, implement and engage participants in lessons and activities while ensuring safety.

Requirements

• Instruct movement based lessons to children or adults based on program description/assignment
• Guide and develop participants individual talents to create quality dance performances
• Participate in maintaining cleanliness of facility and supplies as well as properly storing and organizing equipment/materials on site
• Monitor and maintain the safety of all participants
• Instruct lessons based on proper dance technique, developing dance technique and age appropriate motor skill development techniques and/or theatre skills
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities, program requirements (including attire) and student progress when needed
• Set and enforce rules and expectations
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as specified
• Create detailed lesson plans for each class that build on one another to a final performance piece
• Address any participant behavior/disciplinary issues with the Program Supervisor / Coordinator
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
• Become familiar with participants; know their names, personalities, skills and interests
• Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments; report maintenance needs to Supervisor / Coordinator
• Complete all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs
• Assist with events, programs and birthday parties as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration
• Model and promote good leadership and teamwork in campers; prepare lessons and/or discussions on these topics that correlate with weekly activities
• Assist with coordinating performing arts showcases
• Assist with tasks without direct supervision

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• PTO
• Employee discount for part-time employees