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