Dance Teacher/Instructor/ Youth Dance coordinator
Position Summary:
As a Tippi Toes Dance Teacher/Instructor you will lead children’s dance classes within a local territory. Must have a love of children, passion for dance, and be highly confident in teaching young students. Responsibilities include traveling to dance locations, preparing for classes, teaching curriculum, developing positive rapport with all students and well as school staff. This role will also be responsible for working with School Directors and Owner to regularly add new students to current and future classes maximizing attendance levels. Must be highly professional in all interactions and demonstrate excellent communication skills with both school staff and Franchise owner. This position represents the Tippi Toe’s brand in all interactions and upholds the very best standards in teaching/instructing each class. The position reports to the Franchise owner.
Position Responsibilities:
Reviews assigned curriculum and practices lesson plans prior to class
Follows all Tippi Toe curriculum, playlists, and lesson plans without deviating
Comes to each class in proper dress code, and allows appropriate time for set up
Teaches each class with enthusiasm and positivity that encourages student participation, interaction, and fun
Communicates regularly with school staff. Keeps everyone up to date.
Works with School Director and Owner to regularly add new students to current and future classes, maximizing attendance levels.
Daily/weekly communication with Franchise owner regarding all pertinent class/student information
Collaborates regularly with fellow Tippi Toe’s teachers
Position Requirements:
Passion for children and dance
A background of working or teaching with children, or a love of doing it
Has strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to work with children of all ages
Readily welcomes feedback and suggestions on how to make classes most effective
Tenacity and self-motivation: high energy level, self-starter with positive attitude
Demonstrated confidence and high level of integrity
Ability to communicate appropriately with children as well as school staff
Excellent follow up skills
Upholds company brand mission, vision, and values through actions and interactions
Performance background a plus (dance, theatre, cheer, etc.)
Must have a current driver’s license and access to a car
Must be willing to go through a background check