Chinese Dance Instructor

Job Description

Chinese Dance Instructor Department: Center Staff Employment Type: Part Time Location: Wang YMCA Reporting To: Wendy Jamsri Compensation: $45.00 / hour Description Position Summary: The Wang YMCA of Chinatown is searching for an energetic leader to engage and teach youth ages 4-12 in Dance. Our program serves youth from the Chinatown area, helping them develop confidence, dance skills, and relationships among each other. Under the direction of the Family and Sports Program Director, the dance instructor will develop and facilitate dance lessons for various age groups in traditional Chinese dance. The program is growing, so hours are flexible, classes will be added based on instructor availability. Schedule: Part Time Hours Key Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Dance Instruction : • Design and implement dance instruction in various forms of dance. • Design and implement dance routines in collaboration with other instructors. • Provide feedback to participants on technique. • Grow the skill and confidence of participants. • Manage classroom behavior. • Maintain a positive, safe and youth focused environment in accordance with YMCA child protection and youth development best practices. YMCA Youth & Character Development: • Serve as an adult role model to all students. • Connect with students and parents on a group and individual basis. • Help youth develop a strong Spirit, Mind and Body. • Teach and emphasize the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: • Ensure participants in class are current on class roster. • Design