Negotiable Salary
465 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Performing Arts Academy of Marin (PAAM) is seeking enthusiastic and caring dance instructors to join our enrichment team! This role focuses on teaching age-appropriate dance technique and choreography to TK–1st grade students during the school year. Using a set curriculum, you’ll help students explore movement, learn the structure of a dance class, and prepare a short performance for families. What You’ll Do: - Create a warm, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment. - Teach dance fundamentals including line spacing, across-the-floor exercises, and warm-ups. - Follow our set curriculum and prepared choreography to ensure consistency of instruction across school sites. - Learn and rehearse a brief routine to be shared with parents on the final day of class. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dance space. - Encourage students to participate at their own comfort level while fostering confidence and joy in movement. - Model and uphold PAAM’s mission and values in every class. What We’re Looking For: - Experience working with young children. Prior experience as a dance teacher is ideal, but not required. - A background in dance as a student or teacher. - A friendly, patient, and professional demeanor. - Stellar punctuality and dependable transportation to travel between schools. - Ability to work independently while following a set curriculum. - Commitment to creating an inclusive, encouraging environment for all students. Details: - Hours: 13–15 hours per week while school is in session (additional hours may be available). - Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience. - Upon hiring, must complete a background check, LiveScan fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter training provided by PAAM. If you love working with kids, have a passion for dance, and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume along with a brief paragraph explaining why you’d be a good fit for this position.