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