Dance Instructor; Part Time, After School, In Person

Position: Dance Instructor (Part Time, After School, In Person)
Location: Westmorland

Location Westmorland, United States# Dance Instructor (Part Time, After School, In Person) at Concorde Education Location Westmorland , United States Salary $50 - $100 /hour

Job Type Contract Date  Posted February 10th, 2026

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** Position Overview
** Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Dance Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students (grade band varies by assignment). This course provides students with a structured, supportive environment to learn dance technique, choreography, rhythm, and performance skills while building confidence, collaboration, and artistic expression.

Instruction should be age-appropriate and inclusive, with clear routines that prioritize safety, respectful participation, and positive community-building. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student readiness and site logistics.
** What You Will Teach
** Students will learn foundational dance skills through warm-ups, technique practice, choreography instruction, and performance preparation. Depending on the site and student group, instruction may focus on one primary style (e.g., hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, cultural/social dance forms) or blend multiple styles at an introductory level. Lessons emphasize rhythm, musicality, coordination, spatial awareness, and expressive movement.
** Major Topics Can Include
*** Classroom norms, safe movement practices, and respectful studio culture
* Warm-up and cool-down routines appropriate for the age group
* Rhythm, counting (8-count phrasing), tempo, and musicality
* Foundational technique (posture, alignment, balance, flexibility concepts)
* Basic steps and movement vocabulary (style-dependent)
* Choreography learning strategies (mirroring, marking, repetition, transitions)
* Performance quality (expression, clarity, energy, stage presence)
* Group formations and spacing (lines, diagonals, levels, timing with others)
* Improvisation and creative movement prompts (age-appropriate)
* Cultural appreciation and context for dance styles (as appropriate and respectful)
* Reflection and feedback routines (constructive critique, goal-setting)
** Key Responsibilities
*** Deliver a 10-session dance course with clear objectives and structured lesson plans
* Teach choreography and technique with scaffolds for beginners and extensions for advanced students
* Maintain a safe, inclusive environment aligned with site policies and expectations
* Establish clear routines for attendance, transitions, and behavior management during movement-based activities
* Differentiate instruction to support varied confidence levels, mobility needs, and learning styles
* Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
* Adapt pacing and choreography to the space, time constraints, and student readiness while maintaining intended outcomes
** Qualifications (Required)
*** Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
* Demonstrated dance experience and comfort teaching foundational technique and choreography
* Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, after-school, camps, studios, youth programs)
* Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and confident classroom presence
* Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
* Ability to create an inclusive environment and maintain safety-first routines during movement instruction
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* Schedule:

** Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment  
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* Location:

** On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment  
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* Start Date:

** Rolling openings based on school schedules
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