ABOUT US
Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Schaumburg Park District has multiple dance studios that feature sprung wood floors, mirrors and ballet barres to accommodate dancers of all skill levels and abilities!
JOB SUMMARY
As a dance instructor, you will teach multiple disciplines and skill levels for dancers aged 3-19 years. Class size ranges by age of dancer from 8-15 students per class. The work schedule will vary based on dancer interest and availability. Our dance instructors follow curriculum to teach age-appropriate skills and create recital choreography. Our dance instructors notify the Dance Programs Supervisor of their availability to teach, follow our program policies including rescheduling and/or make-up classes, and prepare students for an annual recital.
QUALIFICATIONS
The best applicants should be skilled in various disciplines of dance. Prior teaching experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in dance and/or teaching certificate highly desirable. Our dance instructors must be positive, friendly, encouraging, supportive, effective communicators, effective teachers, reliable, punctual and organized.
SCHEDULING & PAY
This is a part-time position starting in September. The schedule will typically be Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm. Hourly pay range is $16/hour to $32/hour DOQ (depending on qualifications) and class type.
PERKS & PRIVILEGES: These are PART-TIME LEVEL 3 positions and are eligible for the following:
- Free fitness center membership!
- Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!
- One free program registration per season for self or family*! (*see definition*)
- 10% discount on other program registrations
- Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake!
- Free open gym admission! And more!
** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **
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