The posting
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.
