About the role
Hip-Hop Dance Instructor & Aftercare Assistant
We are seeking an energetic, dependable, and engaging Hip-Hop Dance Instructor for our afterschool program at Beit Rabban Day School!
The instructor will lead a fun, age-appropriate hip-hop dance class from 3:30–4:30 PM, followed by an hour supporting the program as an Aftercare Assistant from 4:30–5:30 PM.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys working with children, and can create a positive environment where students of all experience levels feel comfortable participating, learning, and expressing themselves.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and lead an engaging, age-appropriate hip-hop dance class. - Teach foundational hip-hop movements, rhythm, coordination, choreography, and musicality. - Create a welcoming class environment that encourages confidence, creativity, and self-expression. - Adapt instruction to accommodate different ages, abilities, and levels of dance experience. - Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. - Transition into the Aftercare Assistant role following dance class. - Support students during games, projects, enrichment activities, and daily aftercare routines. - Assist with student supervision, transitions, and dismissal. - Collaborate with fellow instructors and administrative staff regarding student progress and behavioral expectations. - Use company-wide digital platforms to complete administrative tasks, including attendance and incident reports. - Assist with the setup, cleanup, and organization of program materials and spaces.
This is you:
- Experience teaching hip-hop dance or another related dance style. - Experience working with preschool or elementary-aged students. - Energetic, patient, dependable, and comfortable leading groups of children. - Able to develop structured, engaging lesson plans and age-appropriate choreography. - Strong classroom and behavior-management skills. - Encouraging and able to make dance accessible to beginners. - Flexible and able to adjust activities based on students’ needs and interests. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and positive afterschool environment.
The Schedule:
- Day: Tuesdays - Hip-Hop Dance Class: 3:30–4:30 PM - Aftercare Assistant: 4:30–5:30 PM - Candidates must be able to commit for the full 26-27' school year.
The Location:
Beit Rabban Day School 70 W 89th St New York, NY 10024
The Application Process:
Please apply here or submit your resume outlining your dance background, experience working with children, and interest in afterschool programming.
Join our team and help students build confidence, creativity, and a love of movement through hip-hop dance!
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience teaching hip-hop dance or another related dance style. - Experience working with children in a school, afterschool program, dance studio, camp, childcare, coaching, or similar setting. - Ability to plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate dance lessons for students with varying levels of experience. - Strong communication, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and engage elementary-aged students. - Reliable and able to consistently commit to the full Tuesday program schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience teaching dance to preschool or elementary-aged students. - Experience developing choreography or preparing students for showcases and performances. - Experience working in an afterschool, school-based, or youth-development program. - Strong classroom and behavior-management skills. - Formal dance training or a background in hip-hop, street dance, or related styles.
Benefits
Compensation: $25/hour when assisting and $30/hour when leading.
Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation.
Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Gain hands-on experience leading and supporting engaging afterschool programming.
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