Civic Dance Center
7840 Brimhall Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
civicdancebkfld@gmail.com

Job Type: Part Time
Qualifications: 2-5 years experience teaching, commercial/industry credentials
Start Date: August 15, 2022

Full Job Description:

Civic Dance Center is looking to hire qualified and passionate dance instructors to join our faculty for our 2022-2023 season. The candidates that take on these positions will primarily be responsible for teaching and training a dynamic group of students in Tap and Hip Hop in an engaging and inspiring way.

Classes take place in person in the evenings on weekdays between 4pm-9pm and Saturday morning between 9am-1pm. Successful candidates must be willing to work varying hours during these times. Total amount of hours will vary dependent on experience, enrollment, and ability to teach different levels.

Responsibilities:

-Organize class and make learning a meaningful process

-Cultivate the students’ interest

-Provide leadership and vision in teaching all areas of the dance curriculum, such as technique, theory, and performance

-Create and maintain collaborative relationships with students, encouraging them to succeed in learning

-Educate students about the background of the dance form they are learning by providing them with historical and cultural references

-Guide students to be physically prepared for training with age appropriate stretching, strength training, and correct posture and technique

-Ensure timely progress and skill development

-Choreograph and rehearse class dances for annual recital including picking a theme, costume, and music

Skills:

-3-5 years teaching experience

-Show/Commercial/Industry credentials and references

-Strong communication skills and the ability to hold the attention of a class

-Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices partnered with a willingness to follow Civic Dance Center policies and procedures

-Excellent interpersonal skills

-Well organized and committed

-Creative and energetic

-Clean background check and medical clearance

-Reliable transportation, ability to commute or relocate to Bakersfield, CA

Please include CV and links to class or dancing footage along with at least two references from previous employers.