Position: Dance Instructor

The Hoffman Estates Park District is seeking experienced and dedicated dance instructors interested in building a culturally diverse dance department. Our year-round dance program is hiring for youth or adult dance classes with an emphasis on Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Poms, and Tap.

Salary: $17-20/hr

Location:

Triphahn Center and/or Willow Recreation Center

Days/Hours of Work:

Monday-Saturdays with flexible hours

Qualifications:

• Experience in Dance, multiple styles preferred

• Must have experience in Working with children

• Strong communication skills

• Must be at least 18 years or older

Experience

• Actively participate in teaching/demonstrating dance movements

• Present new ideas regarding curriculum and dance programming to the supervisor

• Create and develop an age-appropriate curriculum for the classes

• Prepare handouts for parents

• Choreograph and prepare participants for end-of-year recitals and shows

• Upon hire, complete certification in CPR/AED, mandated reporter, and anti-harassment

• Other duties as assigned

Ideal teaching candidates will be dependable, creative, and energetic, have a strong professional background in their artistic discipline, and have experience teaching children ages, and adults.

The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer