Substitute Dance Instructor

Job Summary : The Substitute Dance Instructor is responsible for instructing students, taking attendance, controlling the music source, demonstrating dance combinations, and following the substitute lesson plans/curriculum provided. The role is part of the agency substitute instructor pool and hours are assigned on an as-needed basis. Supervisory Responsibilities : None Essential Duties/Responsibilities : Actively support the agency's risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor Attend and participate in required safety trainings Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs Be a positive role model for students Responsible for the supervision and safety of the students at all times Responsible for instructing students with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles and abilities Communicate needs to Recreation Supervisor such as communications to patrons, studio facility updates, prop maintenance or replacement Maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs Maintain the ability to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students Demonstrate techniques in class as model for students Take proper attendance and report excessive absences to the Recreation Supervisor Represent the Park District to parents/guardians, students and guests and conduct him/herself with professionalism and courtesy Adhere to general rules and policies of the Park District Responsible for sanitizing, clean-up and set-up of the dance studio room Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, community members and visitors Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language) : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Possess a love of dance instruction, as well as the desire to nurture and shape the lives of young students Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade Eagerness to communicate and develop positive bonds with parents/guardians Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary content Education and/or Experience : Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds for a minimum of 3 years Education background and/or experience in Dance Specialized Dance techniques preferred Physical Requirements/Work Environment : Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit, climb or balance and push/pull objects Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations : None