Instructor, Dance

Instructor, Dance

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Dance Instructor situated within the Health & Wellness Department. The Health & Wellness Department plays a vital role in providing youth dance classes for our local community. The individual hired as Dance Instructor are key members of the Health & Wellness team. The primary responsibilities include teaching dance skills and techniques. Dance Instructors should have experience teaching ballet, zumba, jazz and other forms of dance. They are expected to assess dancer’s skills and abilities to help create a fun and nurturing environment with hands-on-learning and lesson planning for children aged 4-12 years old. Maintain supervision and care of each dancer of the dance program. Directly responsible for communicating to Senior Director any class concerns. Represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of the Health & Wellness Department.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Experience creating choreography
• Positive classroom management skills are a must
• Communicate effectively with administration, parents, and dancers
• Manage cleanliness of the dance studio
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills

Agency Expectations

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Dance background a plus
• BFA in Dance a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience teaching children ballet and other dance styles

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.

• Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.

• Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor dance studio
• Essential physical requirements: dancing, standing, climbing stairs, and walking
• Physical effort/lifting: up to 20 pounds; medium
• One required weekend per year for the Dance Showcase, annually on the Sunday before Father’s Day

JOB DETAILS

Hourly Salary: $35.00- $45.00 depending on experience

Location: Commonpoint Central Queens, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, NY 11375

Working schedule: Mondays 4:00-4:45pm ages 5-7 yrs, 5:00-5:45pm ages 8-11 yrs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected].