Summer Camp Modern Dance Instructor - Wiz Kids Foundation

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Modern Dance Instructor

Company

Wiz Kids Foundation

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• Various locations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Modern Dance Instructor

Job Description

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic Summer Camp Instructor who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, leading children through a variety of outdoor and indoor summertime activities.

Qualifications

Prior Modern Dance related instruction experience at the elementary or high school level. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Performing or Fine Arts is highly preferred

Position Responsibilities

• The Modern Dance Instructor is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• Guides campers through the dayâ€to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
• Teaches sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student
• Develop critical artistic sensibilities
• Instill skills and lessons that go beyond the studio
• Choreographs the end of session camper showcase
• Teaches campers basic dance steps and more advanced steps where applicable.
• Instill an appreciation for dance.
• Gives or assigns individual help as needed, using dance junior associates working off to the side.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Work Environment

Modern Dance activities will take place daily at all camp locations

Camp Hours

From June through August, camp runs Monday through Thursday and Fridays are designated as field trip days. Specific working hours will be established once the final candidate is selected.

Compensation

This is a contracted hourly position (1099). The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly wage. Contract arrangement is subject to a comprehensive background check.