Dance Instructor - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

Type: Part-time

County: San Francisco

Agency: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

Agency Description:

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) dance school creates an inclusive, positive environment for kids to discover their unique self-expression, build confidence and delve into the world of performing arts. The dance school instructor is an essential member to the JCCSF dance school. The dance instructor teaches online and in person classes for youth ranging in ballet, tap, hip hop and other dance forms while also collaborating with the Dace school supervisor and creative lead instructor.

Job Description

The JCCSF dance school creates an inclusive, positive environment for kids to discover their unique self-expression, build confidence and delve into the world of performing arts. The dance school instructor is an essential member to the JCCSF dance school. The dance instructor teaches online and in person classes for youth ranging in ballet, tap, hip hop and other dance forms while also collaborating with the Dace school supervisor and creative lead instructor.

Job Responsibilities

  • Teach virtual and in person youth dance classes on scheduled days and times.

  • Teaching youth dance ranging for ages 2.5 years old-14 years old

  • Experience teaching ballet, tap, hip hop, and Jazz.

  • Design and adapt program curriculum and content to meet the needs of pre-K thru school-age dance students.

  • Work with JCCSF staff to develop future goals and growth for the Dance program as well as ways to assess and improve the current offerings.

  • Create appropriate online content and practice materials

  • Evaluate current and incoming students and advise them regarding their appropriate class level

  • Create a warm and welcoming environment for all students.

  • Respond to prospective and continuing students' inquiries and family communication with the support of the Dance school supervisor.

  • Understand and follow safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the JCCSF.

  • Create an end-of-session performance for students with the support of the Dance school supervisor.

HOURS: 10 hours/week Tuesday and Thursday. Daytime hours, days/time-dependent on dance school schedule. Some Evening and weekend hours are required outside of regularly scheduled hours to support end-of-year dance performance and other assigned duties.

Health & Safety: In order to keep staff and participants as safe and healthy as possible, all staff working on-site will be required to be vaccinated (COVID-19) prior to beginning work. Please reach out to HR@jccsf.org if you have questions.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of three years of teaching dance classes to children

  • Preferred experience teaching dance to children ages 2 – 5 years

  • Solid knowledge of teaching techniques for dance specialties including ballet and tap

  • Experience with curriculum development.

  • Prior experience in a community center-type environment.

  • Demonstrated ability in effective communication with students and colleagues.

  • Ability to work in an environment that honors pluralism and multiculturalism.

How To Apply

Apply here

Application Deadline: 9/30/2021

Contact email address: recruiter@jccsf.org