Essential Function

The Dance Instructor will teach participants various dance techniques and forms, incorporating style, performance, and choreography elements in their educational approach. The Dance Instructor will build a curriculum and tailor lesson plans according to student strengths and weaknesses to maximize growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Specifically, the primary duties are:

• Prepare and teach dance techniques.
• Set up class space before class begins.
• Show students how to warm up, cool down, and move safely.
• Create weekly lesson plans and provide them to the direct supervisor.
• Study and practice multiple dance techniques and styles, staying up to date with the latest music trends.
• Choreograph performances for quarterly dance recitals and produce seasonal recitals to showcase student progress.
• Collaborate with other teaching artists to create specific works for annual events and ensemble performances.
• Report equipment and prop problems to the supervisor.
• Evaluate students and provide written feedback to the direct supervisor and program participants.
• Attend organizational meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience teaching dance.
• Proven experience managing small and large groups; prior experience teaching children is preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform assigned tasks.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Statement of Confidentiality

The person holding this position receives the trust of fellow staff and The Salvation Army. It is therefore expected that the individual will be trustworthy, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit loyalty in all job-related matters to those served, the staff of The Salvation Army Kroc Center Camden, and The Salvation Army as a whole.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camden, NJ 08105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching dance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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