Ballet Folklorico Dance Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: CRC - Wheeling, IL 60090Salary Range: $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Job Title: Dance Instructor - Ballet Folklorico

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Recreation Services Manager - Youth

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary                                                                                                                            
The Ballet Folklórico Dance Instructor is responsible for planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate dance classes that celebrate the rich traditions and cultural heritage of Mexican Folklórico dance. Sunday Mornings and Tuesday Nights Preferred, but potential flexibility on class days/times pending instructor availability. Once                                                               

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                  
•    Plan and teach Ballet Folklórico classes to participants of various ages and skill levels.
•    Instruct students in traditional regional dances, choreography, footwork, posture, and performance techniques.
•    Incorporate the history and cultural significance of dances, music, costumes, and traditions into lesson plans.
•    Create lesson plans that are organized, engaging, and appropriate for participants' developmental levels.
•    Supervise and instruct classes safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules
•    Prepare students for showcases and community events as assigned.
•    Set up and clean up equipment and instructional space before and after each class.
•    Maintain a positive, encouraging, and inclusive classroom environment.
•    Monitor attendance and communicate participant progress or concerns with supervisors and families as appropriate.
•    Communicate professionally with all participants, parents, and park district staff.
•    Work with Recreation Services Manager to determine class, showcase, and event schedules.
•    Participate in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
•    Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
•    Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.                        

Position Requirements                                                                                                              
One to two years of college experience at a college or university or equivalent professional experience. Must have an interest in working with children and adults in a fun learning environment. Candidate must have experience teaching and planning curriculum for Ballet Folklórico dance to children, and teens/adults. Must have knowledge of traditional Mexican regional dances and their cultural significance.

Skills and Abilities 
•    Strong communication and classroom management skills.
•    Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and problem solve.
•    Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
•    Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
•    Must have CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                            
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
•    Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
•    Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
•    Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
•    May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                           
•    Most activities will be performed indoors.
•    Employee may be exposed to chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials utilized in the manufacturing of arts and crafts or routine maintenance supplies.
•    Employee may be exposed to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.
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