Inclusive Dance Class Instructor - Orange County, CA

Down For Dance (DFD) is growing & seeking passionate experienced instructors & substitute instructors so that we can continue to expand our commUNITY & make this program as accessible as possible. We look forward to meeting you!

In-Person Locations: Throughout Orange County, CA

Online

Location:

Zoom

Classes are conducted in-studio with a set-up provided by DFD, with all students & tech support participating remotely.

Our Mission: To empower individuals of all abilities to build a stronger sense of self through dance & the arts.

Our Vision: To spread DFD across the globe so that all abilities have access to high quality dance & arts programming.

DFD is seeking innovative, professional teaching artists that have a passion for working with the disability community & bring creativity to the forefront & offer students the space & freedom to fly, for the following styles:

• Hip Hop
• Musical Theater
• Ballet
• Yoga

If you specialize in other styles, we’d love to hear about them!

Classes run Mondays through Thursdays, approximately 12:45 - 6:45pm & we offer sessions year-round. Hired instructors & substitutes will not work all days & times. The hours listed are our general hours of operation. This position could range anywhere from 2 - 10 hours per week & may increase beyond that with desired/interested commitment level, experience & time.

• Winter / Spring session:
  January
  - June (20 week session)
• Summer session:
  July
  - August (6 week session)
• Fall session:
  September
  - December (12 week session)

Your Impact: DFD’s In-Person & Online Class Instructors will teach year-round classes.

Specific activities/tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Lead & instruct class(es)
• Prepare for class(es)
• Develop curriculum & create class content/choreography that inspires & challenges students ( alongside Artistic Director)
• Provide instruction of classes & support to students while encouraging them to grow
• Proactively & consistently research music for class use Review class profiles & student lists prior to the start of every session
• Arrive to each class 20 minutes early & remain engaged for the duration of the class
• Record attendance for each class
• Reach out to parent(s)/guardian(s),when needed
• Communicate with volunteers to get to know, include, integrate, educate, train, lead & evaluate their experience
• Consistently attend designated class(es) outside of your own as a way to continue training & professional development
• Attend performances & events relevant to your specific classes
• Additional class-related administrative tasks
• Consistently check emails & respond in a timely manner
• Maintain open communication with Executive Director & Artistic Director
• Increased responsibility may come with experience & time

• Personable, enthusiastic, patient, comfortable speaking in a group environment
• A clear passion for inclusive teaching & the disability community
• Has the knowledge to provide technical dance & movement training in a safe way that protects bodies, muscles, joints, etc.
• Understands the need to demonstrate strong big dynamic movement, positions, pictures, poses, etc.
• Leans into thinking outside of the box in terms of teaching approach along with customized plans for each student
• Committed & dedicated to cultivating their own unique place within the organization
• Punctual
• MUST be based in Southern California & have reliable transportation for easy travel to DFD rental studios
• MUST have own laptop computer, music & any supplies needed
• Experience teaching in an online environment, preferred but not required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 5+ years of dance instruction, preferred
• This role is designed as a longer-term position; we’re seeking candidates who can commit to support consistency for our students

Teaching Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, DOE

Additional Admin Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE

Instructors are W-2 employees. In addition to teaching pay, instructors are paid admin time for prep, meetings & performances/events —
join a team that respects your time & invests in your craft.

Who We Are: DFD is driven by a deep passion to develop high quality arts programming to those populations where it is not always accessible. In the summer of 2017,…