Pom and Dance Assistant Instructor

Assist with instructing recreational pom and dance classes for children ages 5 & up. Skills and performance routines taught to each of the four classes (K, 1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, 5th grade & up). Participants perform at a high school basketball game and at the season-ending recital.

Positions available for Fall/Winter for 20 weeks. Program runs from end of September through the first week of March.

Work Schedule - One evening per week. Each class is 40 minutes in length. Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Average of 1-3.5 hours per week, depending on the number of classes assisting. Searching for an assistant for the first 2 classes (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm) with the potential to assist additional classes until 8 pm if desired.

Location:

Classes held at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115

* Assist instruct pom & dance classes for youth ages 5 & up in conjunction with the head instructor.

* May assist choreographing routines appropriate to age group; routines approximately 2 minutes in length.  

* Assist with preparations for recital performances.  

* Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public.

* Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary.

* Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants

* Applicant should have knowledge of dance/pom terminology

* Possess the ability to perform advanced pom & dance skills

* Assist with choreographing pom & dance routines and progressively teach a specified age group

* Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative

* Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.

* At least 16 years of age

* Formal education not required

* Pom and dance experience is a must

* Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus.