Early Childhood Ballet

This position is perfect for spirited dance instructors who enjoy delivering high-energy dance classes to children in a warm, patient, and developmentally appropriate fashion.

TranscenDance Studios in Oak Park has an opening for a Sunday early childhood dance instructor for the upcoming summer session running June 8 through August 16. This position will likely transition onto Saturdays in Fall 2025.

SUNDAY

• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Tot Dance With Me (Parent & Child ages 18m-3y)
• 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM: Pre. 1/2 Ballet/Tap (ages 2-4)
• 10:40 AM - 11:25 AM: Pre. 3 Ballet/Tap (ages 4-5)
• 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM: Beg. 1/2/3 Ballet (ages 6-9)
• 12:35 PM - 1:20 PM: Pre. 4 Ballet/Tap (ages 5-6)
• 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM: Beg. 1/2/3 Acro (ages 6-9) (We have an easy syllabus for this class and are happy to train if anyone is hesitant about teaching an acro class.)

This position is perfect for spirited dance instructors who enjoy delivering high-energy combination-style dance classes to students ages 18-months through 9 years old in a warm, patient, and developmentally appropriate fashion.

JOB TITLE: Dance Teacher: Early Childhood Combo Class Instructor (Ballet/Tap)

JOB LOCATION: TranscenDance Studios, 120 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL Learn more about our studio at

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time (1 day per week) beginning immediately

COMPENSATION: Starting pay for teaching hours is negotiated based on experience. Attendance at meetings, dress rehearsals, recitals, or any other studio-scheduled time outside of teaching class is paid at a non-teaching rate of $15 an hour. Private lessons are paid at $42 an hour.

BENEFITS: 401K with employer matching, paid time off (sick leave), select paid holidays, birthday floating holiday, uniform stipend, studio rental & usage perks, on-location substitute instructor available when necessary, pre-scheduled vacation during studio off-weeks (approximately 5-7 weeks per year: Spring Break, Summer-Fall Session Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break)

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: Employee vaccination is mandatory due to working with young children. Masking requirements determined by community metrics.

REPORTING:

• Manager: reports to the Program Operations Manager
• Co-workers: works with other instructors. Coordination with administrative staff occurs daily.
• Direct Reports: no employed direct reports but early childhood dance instructors work with youth volunteer class assistants. (Class Assistants are not employees).

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY: Dance studio in Oak Park is looking to fill a part-time, Saturday teaching position which includes combination dance styles ballet/tap.

A typical day for this position begins in the morning with the first class of the day, pending the class schedule. If desired, private lesson teaching slots (ages 6+) may be made available before or after classes pending instructor and studio availability. Instructors may park in the private TranscenDance Studios lot directly behind the studio, and use their key fob to securely access the building through the rear lobby doors. A private office / staff lounge is available for instructors to store their personal items or relax between classes. Instructors wear studio dress code, which includes a black TranscenDance Studios staff shirt, black bottoms, dance shoes appropriate for the styles being taught, and hair pulled back away from the face. This position may also choose to wear a black leotard, tights, and skirt.

SHIFT SUMMARY:

1 day per week, teaching hours per day, beginning immediately.

The year is broken into two sessions Fall/Spring (running late-August through early-June) and Summer (running mid-June through mid-August). The Fall/Spring session culminates in a recital early June. There are no performances scheduled for recreational classes over the Summer Session.

A sample schedule might be:

Saturday

• 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM – Tot Dance With Me
• 10:05 AM to 10:35 AM – Pre. 1/2 B/T
• 10:40 AM to 11:25 AM – Pre. 3/4 B/T
• 11:25 AM to 12:20 PM – Beg 1/2 Ballet
• 12:20 PM to 12:50 PM – Possible Private Lesson Slot
• 12:50 PM to 1:20 PM – Possible Private Lesson Slot
• 1:20 PM to 1:50 PM – Possible Private Lesson Slot

Private lessons are generally booked long-term and are dependent on studio and instructor availability as well as student demand. They are always booked in slots nearest to weekly group classes first to avoid holes in the instructor's schedule.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet a 90% attendance rate per quarter
• Meet a 100% on-time arrival rate per quarter
• Wear dress code (staff shirt and black bottoms)
• Attend the three scheduled staff training meetings each year (paid)
• Complete Shift Logs correctly and on time

CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Begin and end class on time
• Take attendance
• Provide class-level recommendations for all students by due date
• Follow teaching syllabus (if provided)

RECITAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet recital and dress rehearsal availability requirements
• Part-time employees must be available for at least 50% of all recital and dress rehearsal dates. Dates to be provided by January 15. We are happy to discuss any concerns about pre-existing conflicts.
• Shared choreography turned in for review and distribution to other instructors by due date
• Costume selection by due date
• All title, music, artist info provided by due date
• Pre & Beginning shared choreo turned in for review by due date
• Music selection and editing by due date
• Cyc projection selection by due date (if requested)
• Recital choreography fully taught by due date
• Class choreography practice videos provided by due date
• Opening number fully taught by due date
• Recital picture pose for classes
• Pre/Beginning Level Recital Layout completed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years experience teaching early childhood dance classes (ages 18 months - 9 years) in the styles of ballet, tap, and creative movement.
• Applicants must submit to and pass a background check for working with children.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college a plus
• Reliable mode of transportation enabling dependable timeliness required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A love for children and dance
• Delight and creativity in interacting with parents and children
• Ability to follow syllabus when provided or ability to design and follow personal class lesson plans enabling consistency and progression
• Ability to design and communicate choreography to instructors
• Ability to learn choreography from other instructors and accurately pass along to your classes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

TO APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Name
• Address
• Phone
• Email
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Current employment and recent employment history
• Potential conflicts
• 3 references

Thank you

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person