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Rootz —Deerfield, IL
- $25 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Early Childhood Dance Instructor (SUNDAYS-Begins Mid-August)

Rootz
Deerfield, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$25 - $50 an hour

Benefits

Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Experience teaching visual & performing arts
Dance instruction
Youth programs teaching experience
English
Experience working with children
Dance
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Dancing
Classroom experience
Teaching experience with young children
Classroom Teaching
Choreography
Specialization in creative arts instruction

Full Job Description

About Rootz

Rootz is a performing arts center for children of all ages. At Rootz, we believe in offering experiences that empower and inspire children while helping them blossom into healthy, happy, and successful adults. Our various programs, including dance, theater & music, fitness/tumbling, camp, and more, are designed to immerse them in the performing arts while nurturing their growth and development.

Rootz has two convenient locations in the northern suburbs of Chicago:

Deerfield: 7 Waukegan Rd, which is approximately 12 miles north of Chicago
Vernon Hills: 656 Hawthorn Center, which is approximately 22 miles north of Chicago

The Opportunity

Rootz is seeking an Early Childhood Dance Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year at our Deerfield location, starting mid-August and running through the end of May with opportunities to continue beyond the school year.

This role involves teaching ballet, hip hop, and jazz to children aged 2.5 to 3.5.

A great group of instructors and choreographers are already in place, and we are excited to welcome a new addition to the team!

Our ideal candidate is a teacher with at least 2 years of dance experience - and has a ton of love and energy for the classroom! This person would need to be great with children of all ages but have experience working with young dancers.

Instructors must be available to teach on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-11:00am.

We offer classes 7 days a week, and additional teaching hours are available during the week as well.

Compensation ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging instruction and rehearsals for early childhood dancers.
Implement activities aligned with program objectives.
Communicate program needs and issues to the Department Head.
Adhere to Rootz policies and procedures.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

Are you interested in teaching additional hours? What is your teaching availability?
Which studio do you prefer to work at? Deerfield, Vernon Hills, or Open to teaching at both locations?
Do you have transportation available to work in Deerfield and/or Vernon Hills?
Are you able to commit to teaching from August 17, 2026 - May 28, 2027?
Are you available to teach on Sunday Mornings?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

dance teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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