Dance Teacher

Job Overview:
Trumbull Performing Dance Academy is seeking a dance teacher for this September and for the 2024/2025 dance season. We are looking for a dependable and reliable mature dance teacher only. We offer a family like work environment, and would love to add another member to our teaching family. We work to create a positive classroom environment.

We are looking for a teacher to come join our team for September 2024 and possible to start as early as July to teach for our summer program. We are looking for a teacher to grow with our school. The new teacher would start by teaching a Lyrical and a Jazz class for our younger competitive and recreational dancers on Fridays starting in the fall. Also, the teacher would work with our younger competitive dancers to clean weekly their Lyrical choreography for competition along with the director. The Teacher must have experience with competitive dance. The teacher would be required to sub a class, as needed, throughout the year.

TPDA is looking for Dependability, professionalism, maturity, creativity, punctuality, and friendliness are a must If you are asked to set up an interview for this dance teaching role and you are sincerely interested then we only want those who will follow through by responding back.

Do you meet these requirements. If so please share your response.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Education: High school or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Dance Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

**Requirements**:

- Experienced in ballet, Jazz and Lyrical
- Positive attitude and patience in dealing with children
- Must be highly reliable to Open up the Dance school 30 minutes before class time
- Must be highly reliable to Lock up after class has finished
- Must be a team player
- Responsible for own transportation
- A professional dance look required
- Instructors lead by example in areas of punctuality, responsibility, motivation, professionalism.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1 or more years teaching experience
- Please provide a resume and cover letter
- Only serious applicants need apply

*Overview**: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Dance Instructor to join our team. As a Dance Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate our students in various dance styles while fostering their creativity and love for dance.

**Responsibilities**: - Develop and implement age-appropriate dance lessons for students - Instruct students in techniques lyrical and jazz dance - Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students - Monitor and assess student progress to provide feedback and support - Choreograph dance routines for performances - Collaborate with other instructors and staff to coordinate events and recitals - Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during classes

**Requirements**: - Experience in teaching dance to children or adolescents - Proficiency in Lyrical And Jazz.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and engage students - Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm when working with children - Background in special education or tutoring is beneficial Joining our team as a Dance Instructor offers the opportunity to share your passion for dance with eager students while contributing to their personal growth and development.

If you are sincerely interested in teaching for the school, then we ask for follow through on all correspondence in a timely fashion. If you are not able to follow through, please do not apply.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 3 per week

Compensation package:

- Hourly pay

Schedule:

- After school

Work setting:

- In-person

Application Question(s):

- What styles of dance have you studied?

**Experience**:

- Dance Teaching: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Trumbull, CT 06611 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Trumbull, CT 06611: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person