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Youth Dance Lead Instructor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508206
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Madison School & Community Recreation
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MSCR
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00-37.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

During the school year, MSCR offers Afterschool and Enrichment Programs at 15 MMSD Schools. Many of these sites have been awarded Community Learning Center (CLC) grants through the Federal Government. These programs offer curriculum to help support the students who need extra support in math and/or literacy.

Anticipated Start Date:

 6/3/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10

Schedule:

 Varies based on availability. Classes are generally in the mornings beginning around 9am and ending around noon in the summer or in the evenings beginning around 4pm and ending no later than 9pm. Your schedule will be based on your availability.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00-37.00

Number of Positions:

 5

Qualifications:

 Minimum Qualifications:
Must have formal dance training.
Past experience working with youth.
Previous dance instruction experience required for lead instructors.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong dance technique and performance skills.
Experience teaching dance to a variety of age groups including pre-schoolers.
Experience working with youth from various backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Spanish speaking a plus.

Other Information:
Please upload a resume with your application and include dance styles you are qualified and interested in teaching. If offered an interview, you will be asked to provide a sample lesson plan for review.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NA

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Did you love dance classes growing up? Share your love of dance with children in the community by teaching dance lessons! We are seeking passionate and experienced Lead and Assistant dance instructors to teach dance classes in a recreational setting. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in dance, excellent teaching skills, and a love for working with children from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
Teach dance classes in a clear and concise manner.
Motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential.
Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment.
Assist with classroom maintenance (cleanliness, organization, etc.) and administrative tasks as needed (attendance, communication with families, etc.).
MSCR’s youth dance program is a vibrant and welcoming program dedicated to introducing a love of dance to individuals ages 2 and up and all skill levels. We offer a variety of recreational dance classes, including pre-ballet, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical and more. Our beginner classes introduce basic dance moves, rhythm, and coordination.

NOT A WORK STUDY POSITION, to apply for the position, fill out an application at: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6618?c=mmsd

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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