Seasonal Dance Instructor - Hip Hop

The Lisle Park District is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dependable Hip-Hop Dance Instructor to lead dance classes for participants in a fun, safe, and positive environment. Responsibilities include preparing participants for a spring recital, assisting the manager with selecting music and costumes, communicating effectively with parents and staff, and maintaining a safe and organized class environment. This is a seasonal position, January through May, consists of weekday evening classes with the opportunity to transition to year-round employment based on class needs.

Seasonal Requirements

• The schedule for this position would begin in early January and continue through May. Dress rehearsal and recital weekend takes place in early May.
• Available to lead a minimum of 3 classes with an age range of 3-11 years old.

Responsibilities include:

• Understands, accepts, and abides by the District’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her dance activities.
• Develops daily lesson plans that provide for differentiation and ongoing assessment.
• Instructs students in Hip-Hop dance.
• Takes attendance and report any injuries or concerns to Manager.
• Curates class playlists with clean, appropriate music that suits each age range and dance style being taught.
• Drills pupils in execution of dance steps.
• May teach theory and practice of dance notation.
• May choreograph and direct dance performance.
• May teach history of dance.
• May be asked to sub for other dance classes as needed.
• Explains and demonstrates techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.
• Creates a positive classroom environment which supports engaged student learning.
• Arrives 10-15 minutes prior to class to prepare studio, prepare music, and have equipment in place.
• Helps maintain a clean and organized studio by tidying the space after each class.
• Reports studio needs such as supplies, repairs, or equipment issues to the Manager promptly. 
• May assist Manager in selecting recital costumes and music, offering input that fits each students' ages, skill levels, and choreography.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 16 yrs. of age.
• Experience teaching dance to young students.
• Must be able to demonstrate various forms of Hip-Hop.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work well with the public and other staff.
• Greet parents before and after each class to share updates, answer questions, and keep parents informed about progress and upcoming events.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Understanding and ability to deliver quality customer service.
  
• Able to lift and move up to 20lbs.
• Able to perform duties which include lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, dancing.

Current Pay Range: $18-$25/hr