Dance Instructor

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

The hiring range for this position is $22.30 - $27.87 per hour

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The deadline to submit applications is September 30th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture and history into the lives of Aurorans. We have two divisions within the department:
Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free services to the community, including 5 public libraries, the Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites, Aurora Fox Arts Center, The People's Building, and community events, programs, and activities for all ages. Please go to www.

Aurora Gov.org/LCS to learn more about the City of Aurora, Library and Cultural Services Department.

The city of Aurora is searching for experienced Dance Instructors for the Aurora Dance Arts program. We are looking for responsible & qualified instructors to teach ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, poms and/or hip hop at all levels

• Communicates in a timely manner via email or phone
• Provides a positive dance class atmosphere
• Maintains good classroom control
• Teaches dance technique & terminology within the scope of the Aurora Dance Arts syllabus
• Takes attendance
• Hands out written materials & keeps classes informed of current information & schedules
• Responsible for onsite communication with recreation center staff as need & relays information back to supervisor
• Maintains security of various rec center facilities upon opening and closing
• Assists with various events, performances & concerts of Aurora Dance Arts & Cultural Arts
• Performs other related duties as assigned

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• BFA in Dance Preferred
• Will consider strong dance background as alternative

• Training at various levels & styles of dance from beginning to advanced
• Must be at least 16 years old.

• Previous experience as a dance teaching assistant
• Observation of other instructors’ teaching methods & studio environments
• Be able to provide own transportation to teaching sites
• Experience working with children/youth

• Working knowledge of dance training, technique and terminology
• Working knowledge of classroom…