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WHAT WE DO?
Joy of Dance is a place where children become dancers and dancers become family! Here at Joy of Dance, we embrace dancers of all shapes, sizes, and ages, from the young to the young at heart. This is a studio where creativity, individuality, and self-expression are encouraged and we have a community of teachers, students, and families who are passionate about performing arts. Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable, and free to express themselves.
A BIT ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Lindsey and I’m thrilled I get to bring joy and passion for dance into the lives of our dancers every day. I joined the JoD family in September of 2005 and became the owner and director in 2011. I’ve known I wanted to teach dance since my Sophomore year of high school when I was an apprentice at my studio. I loved seeing the joy and excitement on my dancers faces each week when they came to class and knew I wanted to help bring that same joy to my own students one day. I’m committed to providing a warm, welcoming environment for my students, parents and staff. Joy of Dance truly is like a second home to many of our dancers and I hope you will feel the same if you join our team!
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
A Joyous Experience For All Dancers
It’s important to us at Joy of Dance that all members of our team share our vision, our purpose and the philosophy that encompasses everything we do both inside and outside of our classes. This is a vision that is shared and demonstrated by the director, teachers and staff members at our studio and it is the driving force behind every interaction with our students and their families.
Innovation
We spend time each month, alone and together, coming up with new, outside-the-box ideas that will WOW our customers and make us stand out from the crowd. We value and nurture creativity in our team.
Make Things Happen
We’re a team of doers, and when we come up against a wall we’re quick to find and decide on a solution to make sure we keep pedaling forward.
Quality Is Key
Attention to detail is crucial in every task to ensure we are always creating the best we can.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
Make A Difference
Every day you’ll have the opportunity to share your passion for dance and give an amazing experience to our dancers that they will rave about for years to come.
Get Paid For What You Love
Every day you’ll be doing things you’re great at and doing things you love to do- inspiring young children and sharing your love for your craft.
Grow & Learn
You’ll be challenged to think outside the box while being supported with any mentoring and resources you may need. You’ll always be growing and learning during your journey with us.
Have Fun
Laughing and enjoying yourself at “work” is important. We are here to help you with any struggles within your classes. We strive to make everyone’s experience with us a joyous one!
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
The Role – Teacher
THE DAY TO DAY
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING EXACTLY
- Teachers are expected to be fully prepared for class and to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of each class.
- Teachers should be familiar with our mission and committed to sharing that vision.
- Retention is an important role of our Teachers in making sure classes remain FULL and dancers return year after year. At times you may be asked to email families as part of your role in retaining our students.
- You also need to maintain open communication with your students and their families to address any issues that may come up throughout the year.
- Communication is a priority of ours and we have promised our clients that no call or email will go unanswered - and this applies to our faculty as well. To keep communication clear and open, please ensure you check and answer your emails, messages and phone calls from us. If clients address any questions or concerns to you that you are unable to answer straight away, please bring them to the Director or Studio Manager immediately.
- As teacher, you will be expected to observe 2 classes per year with another teacher in a class with similar age/style that you teach. To see if you have read through this all so far, please let me know what you favorite dessert is when applying for the teaching position.
- Teachers are expected to attend monthly staff meetings, either in person or through video conferences
TEACHER MUST HAVES
- The desire to grow and learn
- Passion for working with children
- Reliable and dependable
- Ability to receive feedback.
- Excited to be a part of a great team.
THIS IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF YOU…
- You aren’t interested in investing time and energy to being a part of a fantastic team. Our teachers often talk to parents, get to know the kids and work with other teachers.
- Are looking for a position to fill while you are going on auditions. We need our teachers to be committed to their classes and their students for the best possible learning environment.
- Won’t sign a nondisclosure and employee agreement. Teachers are only able to work at other studios outside of a certain radius of our studio due to a conflict of interest.
WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR DANCE FAMILY
- Make a difference in the lives of our dancers.
- Join a team of talented and inspiring people who love what they do.
- We have fun! Come join us every day where we laugh, learn and where you will be challenged.
- Be yourself. We value and appreciate individuality and you’ll love that each day you’ll be able to do what you love and work to your strengths.
MY LAST WORDS
We are looking to find teachers who will continue with us for years to come. We’re growing rapidly and our teachers play a huge part in taking us to the next level and beyond.
What do you think? If you’ve just read this and you have goosebumps because you know you could completely rock as a teacher at Joy of Dance…I would love to learn more about you!
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Hours per week:
Typical start time:
Hourly rate:
- $18 per hour with little to no experience
- $23 and up per hour for 5+ years of experience
This Job Is:
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
