Need Dance Instructor in De Pere, WI

Job title: Dance Instructor

Company: City of De Pere

Job description: General Description



De Pere Youth Dance Program offers a variety of dance classes such as tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary for youth ages 3-14. Classes consist of 2 types of dance genres listed.



Instruct beginner to intermediate/advanced dance classes to youth ages 3 - 14. Qualified candidates must have a dance background, be able to relate and work with children and interact with adults, develop choreography, select music, and have experience with dance rehearsals/recitals and costume ordering. Participants perform 2 routines at the season-ending recital.



Typical Work Schedule:



**3 classes per evening** (Instructors may choose 1 or more evenings based on availability)



Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, 4:30-7:30pm



Classes held at De Pere High School, 1700 Chicago St, and at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115



Essential Functions

• Choreograph 2 routines appropriate to age group


• Assist with choosing costumes and preparations for recital performances


• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public


• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary


• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants

• Applicant should have knowledge of dance terminology


• Possess the ability to perform dance skills


• Choreograph dance routines and progressively teach a specified age group


• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative


• Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively

• At least 16 years of age.


• Formal education not required


• Dance experience a must


• Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus

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