Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $16.66 The current full hourly range for this position is $16.66 - $29.53 Dance instructors have the opportunity to teach different styles of dance to children in the community. Day to day tasks include preparing for class, teaching class, and cleaning up the space after class. Join our team and work in one of our four community centers teaching dance styles from Ballet to Hip Hop. Instructors will primarily teach a group of no more than 10 students. Make an impact in your community and teach people your passion! Applications are reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. Work where you play! Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live. Who We Are Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Parks Tacomas mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun. Why Youll Love it Here Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and youll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, youll wake each day knowing that youre helping make Tacoma a great place to call home. Position Information Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area. In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards. PDN-9f12442d-a556-4a4b-94d7-8f3422660b91