Recreational Dance Teacher Rockford IL

Posted 16 days ago

ensemble performing artsBloomington (IL)

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$20-$24

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About the role

Are you a passionate dance instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for experienced recreational dance teachers to join our teaching team at Evolve Dance Company. Our growing studio in Rockford, IL, focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because Evolve is about More Than Just Great Dancing!® Teachers would lead recreational dance classes throughout the 2026-2027 dance season to help them grow in their dance training and prepare them for a recital performance at the end of the season. Scheduling is currently flexible and our team can work alongside you to create a schedule that matches your and the studio's needs. Position Highlights
Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth. Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities Benefits include a 401(K) program with employer matching and health insurance options for all part-time and full-time employees.
Responsibilities: Instruct group classes in teaching foundational dance technique in multiple style. Have and utilize solid foundation in various dance styles. Choreograph recital dances for recreational students. Showcase a strong background in dance through educational, teaching, and/or performing experience. Demonstrate a genuine love for teaching and experience working with young dancers. Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check. Exhibit traits of dependability, professionalism, enthusiasm, punctuality, and friendliness.
Preferred Qualifications: Enthusiastic and vibrant personality for engaging young dancers. Post-secondary dance training experience such as a certificate or degree in dance performance, education, or related fields (not mandatory but a plus). About Evolve Dance Company Evolve Dance Company started as a dream of Artistic Director, Jenny Vause, and became a reality in June of 2005. Since opening, Evolve continues to provide quality instruction to dancers in Rockford and the surrounding areas. We are very proud of our teachers whose accomplishments include numerous choreography awards at competitions, choreography for children’s theaters, professional back-up dancing, and work with local churches and school musical. Learn more here: https://www.evolvedance.com/ho... About Ensemble Schools Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.
Who We Are: Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration.
Our values include: Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students. Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers. Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Job type: Part-time
Pay range: $20-$24/per hour

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