Reports To: BRONX LEAP Program Director

Location: Creston Campus – 125 E 181st Street, Bronx NY

Hours: 8 - 10 hours / week; Non Exempt, September - June

Schedule: Program Hours are Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6pm

Salary: $19 / HR - $25

Job Summary: The Dance Instructor is responsible for leading dynamic, age-appropriate dance classes in a range of styles including—but not limited to—ballet, salsa, tap, ballroom, hip hop, and other forms of dance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both dancing and teaching, with proven choreography skills and a passion for working with children. They should be able to create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity, movement, and collaboration. The instructor will play a key role in helping students grow artistically, physically, and socially through dance.

Major Duties:

• Lead fun, structured, and age-appropriate dance classes that encourage creativity, skill-building, and teamwork.
• Follow and adapt a sequenced dance curriculum to meet student needs and interests.
• Submit lesson and unit plans ahead of time for review.
• Incorporate literacy, cultural history, and academic themes into dance activities when possible.
• Plan and produce a culminating performance or project at the end of each session.
• Work closely with the Program Director to ensure classes align with program goals and support student growth.
• Collaborate with group leaders and program aides by assigning roles and guiding classroom support.
• Provide feedback to support staff on how to help students improve between classes.
• Manage setup, cleanup, and storage of dance materials and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Create a positive, respectful, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Take initiative, think creatively, and bring energy and imagination to your work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Candidates with some college, experience with adolescents and teaching/coaching youth are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits in a group setting.
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.