Dance Instructor

Overview

Dance Instructor (Part Time) at Salvation Army ARC – North and Central Illinois Division, Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago.

$18.11/hr - $21.74/hr

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to touch individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith.

• Responsible for teaching dance classes.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Director on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for dance programming with schools and organizations.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Arts and Education Director.
• Attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in dance preferred, or equivalent qualified performance experience.

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience.
• Provide a record of dance performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development of dance.
• Start class on time with room setup and reset the room as required.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development consistent with The Salvation Army.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified within 30 days of hire.

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Requires bending, squatting, dancing and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

• The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.