Dance/Step Enrichment Contractor 26-27

Description

Location: South Fulton, GA
Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor
Compensation: $35–$50 per hour
Schedule: 1–4 days per week, based on program needs
Program Duration: 4–12 weeks, depending on the enrichment program

Inspire Students Through Dance, Movement & Step!

Do you have a passion for dance, step, movement, performance, and working with children?

APEC Afterschool Enrichment is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dance & Step Enrichment Instructor to lead engaging, age-appropriate movement experiences for elementary-aged students.

The ideal instructor will create a fun, energetic, and structured environment where students can learn dance and step techniques while developing confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline, creativity, and self-expression.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate dance and/or step enrichment sessions.
• Teach students foundational dance, movement, rhythm, and step techniques.
• Develop progressive choreography appropriate for elementary-aged students.
• Incorporate music, rhythm, movement, and performance into lessons.
• Provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate skills individually and as a group.
• Teach students teamwork, discipline, coordination, confidence, and sportsmanship.
• Create an inclusive environment that encourages participation regardless of students' previous dance or performance experience.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, positive, and energetic learning environment.
• Provide all required instructional materials, music, equipment, and supplies unless otherwise approved by APEC.
• Communicate professionally with APEC site leadership and follow all program policies and procedures.
• Arrive prepared and on time for each scheduled session.

Dance & Step Instruction May Include

Depending on the instructor's area of expertise, programming may include:

• Step
• Hip-Hop
• Jazz
• Contemporary
• Creative Movement
• Ballet Fundamentals
• Modern Dance
• African Dance
• Praise Dance
• Cultural Dance
• Performance & Choreography
• Rhythm & Percussion
• Dance Fitness
• Other age-appropriate movement experiences

Requirements

• Have experience in dance, step, choreography, performance, movement, fitness, or a related field.
• Have experience teaching, coaching, facilitating, or working with children preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage and manage groups of elementary-aged students.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of appropriate dance and/or step techniques.
• Be able to develop age-appropriate choreography and movement experiences.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, patience, creativity, and professionalism.
• Be comfortable working with students with varying levels of dance or performance experience.
• Provide a curriculum and lesson/activity plans for approval prior to beginning services.
• Provide the necessary music, instructional materials, and equipment required for instruction.
• Successfully complete all required APEC onboarding requirements.
• Successfully pass a criminal records check and fingerprint-based background check.
• Follow all APEC safety, supervision, and program expectations