Dance Instructor (Part-Time)

JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:

Dance Instructor (Part-Time)

Park Center

"Recreate" a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!

The Glenview Park District is seeking experienced and dedicated dance instructors interested in building a technically sound and culturally diverse dance department. Our year-round dance program is hiring for Youth Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Poms, Adult Tap, Ballroom/Social dance and Somatic based conscious dance. Dance classes serve individuals age 2 to 90+ under the direction of the Supervisor of Performing Arts and Recreation.

SCHEDULING: Mondays-Saturdays with flexible hours.

TARGET HIRING RANGE: Competitive pay! $25.00/hour+, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from two- or four-year college or university with coursework in subject area being taught or supplemented by three (3) years teaching experience in dance
• Must have experience working with children for youth classes
• Strong communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of various dance techniques
• Must be 18 years or older

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in teaching/demonstrating dance movements.
• Present new ideas regarding curriculum and dance programming to supervisor.
• Create and develop age appropriate curriculum for the classes.
• Prepare handouts for parents.
• Take daily attendance and manage classroom behavior.
• Choreograph and prepare participants for end of session shows and recitals as needed.
• Upon hire, complete certification in CPR/AED, mandated reporter, and anti-harassment.
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal teaching candidates will be dependable, creative, energetic, have a strong professional background in their artistic discipline and experience teaching children ages 3-18, plus adults.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org - click on "Jobs" at the top of the page

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Lisa Aguilar at Lisa.Aguilar@GlenviewParks.org.

If interested, please apply now! Recruiting and interviewing will begin immediately.

The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.