Mexican Folklorico Dance Instructor

Join our dynamic team as a Dance Instructor under the guidance of our Recreation Coordinator! We are looking for a passionate and skilled individual with experience in Mexican Folklorico to inspire youth of all ages and skill levels through the art of dance. You will have the opportunity to choreograph exciting routines, develop a comprehensive curriculum, and create a vibrant, safe, and fun learning environment for all participants.

If you thrive in a creative setting and are committed to following City and Department guidelines, we want you to help our dancers shine! Bring your talent and enthusiasm to our community and help us make dance an inspiring experience for everyone!

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range for Dance Instructor I is $17.06 - $20.75 per hour.

The hiring range for Dance Instructor II is $17.76 - $21.40 per hour.

The hiring range for Dance Instructor III is $20.04 - $23.95 per hour.

The hiring range for Dance Instructor IV is $23.09 - $27.36 per hour.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees.

• Three years of experience as a dancer.
• To have or obtain CPR, First Aid, Concussion Awareness and Universal Precautions Certifications.
• Ability to be trained to teach beginning class levels.

• Must be highly motivated and take direction well.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must have three years of prior experience as a dancer.
• Knowledge of basic dance instruction.
• Ability to choreograph beginning level routines.
• Ability to select and cut age‑appropriate music.
• Ability to demonstrate dance skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.

• All of the above, plus:
• One year of Dance instruction experience.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to teach intermediate level dance.
• Ability to take on leadership roles during TOT, and beginning/advanced beginning level classes.
• Ability to instruct other instructors to teach TOT, beginning and advanced beginning level classes.

• All of the above, plus:
• Mastery of the instruction of TOT, beginning, advanced beginning, and intermediate dance class levels.
• Two years of dance instruction experience.
• Ability to choreograph intermediate and advanced level routines.

• All of the above, plus:
• Mastery of the instruction of TOT, beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced level dance classes.
• Two years experience instructing intermediate and advanced dance classes in recreation or a private studio, or two years as a City of Commerce City Dance Instructor III.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of choreography of advanced class levels.
• Ability to help coordinate dance performances and recitals from costume ordering to program order and all necessary administrative functions related to performances in support of the recreation coordinator.

The City of Commerce City is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is subject to close without notice. We will review applications every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.