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About the Role
The Dance Teacher will work with children and youth, teaching the fundamentals of movement and dance. This role requires performing duties consistent with Dixon Hall’s Mission, Vision, and Values and contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide dance instruction to children and youth at varying skill levels in three one-hour classes with 8 students per class.
- Provide an enjoyable and educational experience for all dance students aged 6-19.
- Develop a beginner level movement and hip-hop fundamentals class.
- Attend all scheduled classes in a punctual manner.
- Teach students performance for camera techniques.
- Communicate effectively with the Music School Manager regarding facilities, participants, equipment, supplies, or anything impacting program quality and safety.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during classes.
- Notify the Music School Manager of any student's learning challenges, behavior issues, or problematic attendance.
- Monitor participant progress on an ongoing basis.
- Be available to parents on dedicated dates or times to update them on student progress.
- Maintain weekly attendance records of students.
- Request necessary teaching materials and props for dance classes.
- Notify the Music School Manager of teaching absences as far in advance as possible.
- Find and prepare appropriate music that matches technical exercises used in class.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of dance teaching experience.
- 5 or more years of ongoing dance training with experience in a variety of styles including ballet, hip-hop, vogue, afro, and K-pop or a post-secondary degree in dance.
- Minimum of 3 years of performance experience.
- Experience teaching performance for camera, filming and editing video for social media.
- Experience working with children and youth, with confidence teaching various age groups and levels.
- Ability to demonstrate choreography and lead warmups and exercises, adapting for student abilities.
- Knowledge of and experience explaining the physiology of dance.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, work with, and maintain relationships with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Strong verbal and written English language communication skills.
- Personal commitment to practicing high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Qualified to work in Canada legally.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a 'Clear' or satisfactory result.
Skills
- Dance instruction
- Movement and dance fundamentals
- Hip-hop fundamentals
- Performance for camera techniques
- Choreography
- Leading warmups and exercises
- Explaining dance physiology
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Interpersonal skills
- Filming and editing video for social media
Location
- Onsite (Sundays 12:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M.)
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of dance teaching experience
- Minimum 3 years of performance experience
Education Level
- Post secondary degree in dance (optional, in lieu of 5+ years training)
Salary/Compensations
- $29.72 per hour
About the Company
- Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.
- Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences to achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity.
Equal Opportunity
- Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.
- Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.