Instructor; Dance - Adaptive Instruction

Position: Instructor (Dance) - Adaptive Instruction
Solon Center for the Arts is accepting applications for a part-time Dance Instructor specializing in Adaptive Instruction for evening classes. Approximately 1-5 hours per week.

• Regularly Scheduled Group Dance Lessons

o Monday - Saturday

• Private Dance Lessons

o Upon availability

• Additional hours for special events/programs

Qualified applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Dance or Dance Education from an accredited institution or have related work or performance experience equivalent to such a degree. Graduate experience is a plus. Interested applicants must have a minimum two (2) years of experience working as a Dance Instructor/Teacher. Applicants with knowledge in one or more of the following styles are preferred: ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and acrobatics.

Applicants must also have experience working with adaptive students.

Responsibilities include:

• Create lessons, plan, prepare and instruct group/private lessons

• Attend end of the dance season dress rehearsal and recital

Candidates for this position will work closely with the Dance Department Coordinator and must be able to work with students of all ages and skill levels, with a specific focus on preschool and school-aged children. Applicants must be professional and display leadership qualities in and out of the classroom and may be the lead instructor during rehearsals. In addition, the applicant should possess excellent problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must be able to work in a team environment.

This position offers a starting rate from $28.00/hour. Compensation will be determined based upon previous education, performance, and teaching experience.

Applicants must complete and submit an application and a resume online by visiting the City of Solon website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Click on the "

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Link" or visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The names of all candidates are subject to public disclosure upon request.

The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status in employment or provision of services. Individuals applying and requiring special accommodations regarding disabilities should contact the Human Resources Department.

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