Substitute Hip-Hop Teacher

Are you a passionate dance instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for an experienced substitute hip-hop teacher to inspire and nurture the next generation of students at D'valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre. Our growing studio in Fairfield, CT, focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because D'Valda & Sirico is about More Than Just Great Dancing!®

Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Preference will be given to candidates with open availability on weekday afternoon/evenings.

Position Highlights

• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the convenience of a schedule tailored to your availability within our open hours.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth.
• Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Instructing students in hip-hop techniques across various skill levels, beginner through advanced (ages 4-15).
• Strong background in hip-hop required for this position.
• Implementing lesson plans for strength, flexibility, and love of dance, tailored to individual and group needs.
• Fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit traits of dependability, professionalism, punctuality, enthusiasm, friendliness, patience, and leadership.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass a routine background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the art of teaching dance.
• Post-secondary dance training experience such as a certificate or degree in dance performance, education, or related fields (not mandatory but a plus)

About D'Valda & Sirico

Over the past 34 years, more than 13,000 students have benefited from dance classes and music lessons at our school. Our goal has always been to enable our students to learn in a fun and stimulating atmosphere, to gain self-confidence, and to develop an appreciation of the arts. Learn more here : https://www.ensembleschools.co...

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

Who We Are
Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply

Job type: Part-time

Pay Rate: $40-$50 DOE