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Wheaton Park District

Youth Dance Instructor - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District, Wheaton, Illinois, United States, 60189

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Job Description

Deadline: Open until filled GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for the implementation of youth dance programs. REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Minimum 16 years old with at least 4 years’ experience in dance or related field required.

Must have experience in Tap and Ballet.

Bachelor’s degree in dance or related field preferred. Knowledge of objectives and ideals of dance elements desired. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Choreograph, present, and supervise dance recitals. Set up and report damage to equipment. Actively participate by demonstrating dance steps. Present new ideas regarding dance programming. Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior. Must interact and communicate with participants and parents. Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup classes. Maintain supplies and report any supply needs to recreation supervisor. Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC. Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Be a “Mandated Reporter” for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to: frequently move about and position ones’ self as in dance instruction. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate to bright or low level lighting and moderate to loud noise. SALARY $16.00 - $20.00 DOQ HOURS Hours vary between mornings, evenings, and weekends, and are dependent on instructor availability. *Specialized Services* This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades. Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions. Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V