Quick Overview:
Looking for dance instructor to teach cotillion students social dance as part of cotillion curriculum.
Dance steps taught are swing, fox trot, cha-cha, and waltz.
Responsible for 45 minutes of dance instruction at each 90-minute cotillion class (the other 45 minutes will be for etiquette instruction).
Classes range from 20-60 students in middle school or high school.
Must be able to simplify instruction for a large group so it is easy for beginners to feel successful.
Part-time/evening hours at $30-$40 per class based on experience.
Flexible Schedule
Full Description:
Position: Social Dance Instructor: Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion
NVJC teaches etiquette and social dance to middle school and high school students throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties. Classes are divided by age and meet approximately once a month from September to March (No classes in December). We are looking for a dance instructor to join our team to instill in our students the confidence that comes with a knowledge of social dance.
Our dance instructor is responsible for teaching beginning and intermediate students in swing, fox trot, cha-cha, and waltz for half of each ninety-minute class (45 minutes total, split into two parts). The other 45 minutes will be taught by our etiquette instructor.
You will teach students from 18 classes in five monthly sessions and a ball between September and March. We also have 5 classes for older students who do not have dance instruction each month but their dance instruction adds another 12 weeknight sessions and one or two Friday or Saturday evenings. There are no sessions for dance instruction in December. Students are not learning to dance for a performance but for the social aspect. We are open to splitting the schedule between two dance instructors or having one dance instructor teach all classes.
This position requires an individual who can work well with groups of tweens and teens and make learning dance engaging and enjoyable. Our dance instructor must be able to simplify instruction so that it is easy for beginners to learn and feel successful. Teaching advanced technique is not as important as teaching with clear instruction that can easily be followed by a large group.
Detailed job duties include:
Provide instruction in fox trot, swing, cha-cha, and waltz to cotillion students (ages 11 to 18)
Control attention of classes varying from 20 to 60 students.
Be encouraging to students who are nervous to learn how to dance for the first time.
Arrive 15 minutes before classes start and stay through the entire class, even after dance instruction is completed.
Model and inspire a love of social dance.
Build and maintain positive relationships with Cotillion director and student assistants.
Maintain a positive, healthy, safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all students.
Some interaction with parents of students while at classes (no administrative work required, just attend classes and events and teach dance).
Follow etiquette skills taught in cotillion.
Be a good example of kindness, respect for others, and show genuine concern for students.
Requirements:
Experience with ballroom dance (at least two years).
Knowledge of beginning and intermediate steps for swing, cha cha, waltz, and fox trot. Knowledge of popular line dances is also helpful.
Comfortable working with middle school students and teens.
Able to work well with another teacher (cotillion instructor) to manage a class, but able to teach dance independently.
Responsible, dependable, punctual, honest, and kind.
Must be able to provide own transportation to each class.
Must submit to background check.
Attend online/in-person training with Cotillion Director before season begins.
Preferred:
Experience working with youth (at least one year).
Teaching experience and class management skills.
Job Type: Part-time/evenings. Hours vary week to week (full schedule available at interview).
Pay: $30-$40 per class based on experience.
Schedule & Locations (exact dates available at interview)
Classes start the end of August and last until the end of March.
Schedule varies week to week with classes on Mon-Thurs in afternoon/evening and one or two Friday or Saturday evenings a month. Splitting the schedule between more than one dance instructor is possible.
Class locations: Arlington, Fairfax, Chantilly, Reston, Springfield, and Vienna
Please contact Ann Achiu at ann.achiu@nvjc.net or 801-673-7373 if interested in this position. Please feel free to text or leave a voice mail message at above phone number if we are not able to answer right away.
Northern Virginia Junior Cotillion 