Overview
Terra Firm is looking to collaborate with passionate, professional dance teaching artists who want to make a positive impact, and have a shared mission of engaging the community through the arts.
The ideal candidates have experience in teaching any of the following genres including but not limited to: Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Latin, African, Cheer, Majorette Dance.
Opportunities are available to teach programs for early childhood development centers, elementary schools, high schools, and community organizations.
Essential Responsibilities:Instruct students in proper, safe and informed dance techniques in an effective and encouraging manner. Develop lesson plans/ basic curriculum. Instruct specified age group(early childhood, youth, or adults). Balance fun with technical rigor and dedication. Use age-appropriate music and choreography. Choreograph and rehearse routines for program performances as needed. Reliable and consistent presence for students/participants.
Maintain an energetic and motivational teaching presence
Create a positive and nurturing learning environment
Enhance professional development by staying abreast of dance trends and training methods
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year studio, dance teaching, or equivalent experience
Experience teaching beginner/intermediate levels
Ability to each in-person and/or remote
Ability to engage, empower, and energize students of all ages and skill levels
Continually invest in professional development in honing dance pedagogy and instruction skills.
Create age-appropriate choreographic material
Adequate knowledge of technique vocabulary, anatomy, and kinesiology
Background or degree in dance highly encouraged, but not required
Remote and/or phone interview process
Terra Firm offers competitive pay of $50 pr/hr and flexible schedule based on candidate availability
All candidates are required to submit the following:
Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and brief teaching philosophy.
Resume with relevant dance/teaching experience
An online video link to class teaching segments and/or personal choreographic works (if available)
Please send a resume, cover letter, and online video links: tmurray@terrafirm4life.com
