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Dance Teacher – Intermediate/Advanced Modern
Civic Dance Center
7840 Brimhall Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93333
Job Type: Part time
Qualifications: 3-5 years experience teaching, commercial/industry credentials
Salary: $50-60 an hour
Full Job Description:
Civic Dance Center is looking to hire a qualified and passionate dance instructor to join our faculty. The
candidate that takes on this position will primarily be responsible for teaching and training a dynamic
group of students in proper modern (Graham or Horton) technique in an engaging and inspiring way.
Classes take place in the evenings on weekdays between 4pm-9pm and Saturday morning between
9am-1pm. Successful candidate must be willing to work varying hours during these times. Hours will
vary dependent on experience, enrollment, and ability to teach different levels.
Responsibilities:
-Organize class and make learning a meaningful process
-Cultivate the students’ interest
-Provide leadership and vision in teaching all areas of the dance curriculum, such as techniques, theory,
and performance
-Create and maintain collaborative relationships with students, encouraging them to succeed in learning
-Educate students about the background of the dance form they are learning by providing them with
historical and cultural references
-Guide students to be physically prepared for training with age appropriate stretching, strength training,
and correct posture and technique
-Ensure timely progress and skill development
-Choreograph and rehearse class dances for annual recital including picking a theme, costume, and
music
Skills:
-3-5 years teaching experience
-Show/Commerical/Industry credentials and references
-Strong communication skills and the ability to hold the attention of a class
-Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices partnered with a willingness to follow Civic Dance
Center’s policies and procedures
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Well organized and committed
-Creative and energetic
-Clean background check and medical clearance
-Reliable transportation, ability to commute or relocate to Bakersfield, CA
Please include CV and links to class or dancing footage along with at least two references from previous
employers.
Dance Teacher – Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop
Civic Dance Center
7840 Brimhall Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93333
Job Type: Part time
Qualifications: 3-5 years experience teaching, commercial/industry credentials
Salary: $50-60 an hour
Full Job Description:
Civic Dance Center is looking to hire a qualified and passionate dance instructor to join our faculty. The
candidate that takes on this position will primarily be responsible for teaching and training a dynamic
group of students in hip hop in an engaging and inspiring way.
Classes take place in the evenings on weekdays between 4pm-9pm and Saturday morning between
9am-1pm. Successful candidate must be willing to work varying hours during these times. Hours will
vary depending on experience, enrollment, and ability to teach different levels.
Responsibilities:
-Organize class and make learning a meaningful process
-Cultivate the students’ interest
-Provide leadership and vision in teaching all areas of the dance curriculum, such as techniques, theory,
and performance
-Create and maintain collaborative relationships with students, encouraging them to succeed in learning
-Educate students about the background of the dance form they are learning by providing them with
historical and cultural references
-Guide students to be physically prepared for training with age appropriate stretching, strength training,
and correct posture and technique
-Ensure timely progress and skill development
-Choreograph and rehearse class dances for annual recital including picking a theme, costume, and
music
Skills:
-3-5 years teaching experience
-Show/Commercial/Industry credentials and references
-Strong communication skills and the ability to hold the attention of a class
-Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices partnered with a willingness to follow Civic Dance
Center’s policies and procedures
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Well organized and committed
-Creative and energetic
-Clean background check and medical clearance
-Reliable transportation, ability to commute or relocate to Bakersfield, CA
Please include CV and links to class or dancing footage along with at least two references from previous
employers.
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