Position: Recreational Dance Instructor
Location: Springfield, VA
About Kid Explorer Club:
At Kid Explorer Club, we don’t just teach dance; we foster a lifelong love for it. Our mission is to maximize human potential by creating sports and academic destinations that inspire, engage, and empower individuals to pursue their passions and excel in play and life. We’re looking for Recreational Dance Instructors who are passionate about nurturing young dancers in a supportive, creative, and technically sound environment.
Role Overview:
As a Recreational Dance Instructor, you’ll be working with children aged 4-12 years old. Your role goes beyond dance instruction; it’s about instilling creativity, technique, and an enduring love for dance. Reporting to the Director of Dance, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping young dancers discover their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching Excellence: Instruct beginner to intermediate levels of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop, emphasizing creativity and age-appropriate technical development in line with KEC curriculum.
- Choreography: Create routines for in-house performances, showcasing your artistic flair.
- Performance Support: Collaborate with the Director and fellow instructors in organizing and supervising in-house performances held twice a year.
- Relationship Building: Develop and sustain positive relationships with dancers, their families, and all guests of Kid Explorer Club.
- Safety First: Prioritize the safety and well-being of all members, guests, and employees.
Qualifications:
- Teaching Experience: Have a minimum of one year of teaching experience, with a focus on 4-7-year-old children.
- Dance Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in beginner to intermediate levels of ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop.
- Choreography Skills: Experience in choreographing short pieces for children and arranging informal performances.
- Work Ethic: Exhibit a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Communication: Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Additional Information:
For more information about Kid Explorer Club, please visit our website at www.KidExplorerClubs.com.
Kid Explorer Club is a staunch advocate of diversity and inclusion, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
We appreciate the dedication and effort of all applicants who express interest in this position. However, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
If you’re ready to share your passion for dance and inspire the next generation of dancers, we invite you to join our team. Upload your resume and let’s dance our way to excellence together.