Dance Instructor

A Dance & Tumbling Instructor is responsible for championing an excellent and engaging classroom that delivers a boomerang experience for the student and family. This role is responsible for detailed preparation, team building, goal setting, event knowledge, production participation, and prompt communication. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with purpose, passion, a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed, while keeping students’ safety at the forefront


• Collaborate with team members to develop effective whole group practices, small group team building, and individualized learning activities 


• Enforce classroom dress code and other rules


• Take attendance and start and end class on time, every time


• Come to class prepared with lesson plans prepared, organized, music selected, etc


• Track data when asked to determine the effectiveness of classroom instruction


• Discuss, celebrate, and reinforce the company’s core values


• Implement company-wide behavior management consistently with all students 


• Be accountable for students’ mastery of class curriculum and individual goals


• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement


• Teach at least one birthday party or special event per year

Expectations:

• Uphold YPAC Core Values of Respect, Commitment, Forgiveness, Honesty, Humility, Patience and Helpfulness


• Believe deeply in the mission of the company and that all children can meet high expectations


• Clearly understand YPAC systems, Policies & Procedures, and correctly use the YPAC Wiki


• Knowledgeable of YPAC programs and requirements


• Respond in a timely manner to center initiatives and communications


• Accomplish tasks in a timely manner


• Be solution-oriented and easy to work with


• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences


• Find a sub if unable to cover an assigned shift

• Approach criticism with a learning attitude


• Engage in problem solving and be open to new ideas

Requirements and Skills:

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom

• Excellent customer service skills and people skills


• Able to connect and build trust with students of all ages


• Outgoing, energetic, and positive


• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work in a loud environment


• Able to stand, demonstrate, and spot for entire class


• Able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends


• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, students, instructors, and the YPAC Leadership Team


• Completes tasks in an accurate and timely manner

Training and Professional Development 

• Season Kick-Off Team Training


• YPAD Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years


• CPR Certified within the first 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years


• 12 hours of personal and professional development per calendar year


• Attend workshops or educational courses as requested 


• Share information from personal and professional development with the team

Dress Code

• Clean and tidy appearance


• Clothes are clean and free of rips and stains


• Words and logos cannot contain any inappropriate content


• Midriffs must be covered