Tap Dance Instructor (North Austin)

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)

We're looking for candidates to join our team as a Tap Dance Instructor, focusing on teaching students of various ages. You'll develop dynamic lesson plans and deliver top-notch tap dance instruction in a supportive setting. Candidates must be available weekday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

• Plan and lead tap dance classes for children aged 3-12.

• Create a fun and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, rhythm, and coordination through tap dance.

• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that cater to the developmental stages and abilities of young dancers.

• Teach fundamental tap dance techniques, terminology, and skills while promoting a love for dance and music.

• Incorporate storytelling, musicality, and movement exercises to enhance the tap dance learning experience.

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of each student, providing constructive feedback and encouragement to support their growth and confidence.

• Collaborate effectively with YMCA staff and parents to ensure open communication and engagement in the dance program.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during tap dance classes and activities.

• Lead by example in promoting the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.

• Serve as an ambassador for the organization with internal and external stakeholders.

• Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA's work and culture.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• Proven experience as a tap dance instructor, with proficiency in various tap dance styles and teaching methods.

• Certification or formal training in tap dance instruction or dance education is preferred.

• Experience working with children aged 3-12 in a dance or instructional setting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young dancers.

• Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching tap dance and promoting physical activity.

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

• You have a growth mindset. You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.

• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.

• You communicate effectively. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.

• You are customer focused. You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.

• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.