Hip-Hop Dance Instructor & Aftercare Assistant We are seeking an energetic, dependable, and engaging Hip-Hop Dance Instructor for our afterschool program at Beit Rabban Day School! The instructor will lead a fun, age-appropriate hip-hop dance class from 3:30–4:30 PM, followed by an hour supporting the program as an Aftercare Assistant from 4:30–5:30 PM. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys working with children, and can create a positive environment where students of all experience levels feel comfortable participating, learning, and expressing themselves. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Plan and lead an engaging, age-appropriate hip-hop dance class. • Teach foundational hip-hop movements, rhythm, coordination, choreography, and musicality. • Create a welcoming class environment that encourages confidence, creativity, and self-expression. • Adapt instruction to accommodate different ages, abilities, and levels of dance experience. • Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. • Transition into the Aftercare Assistant role following dance class. • Support students during games, projects, enrichment activities, and daily aftercare routines. • Assist with student supervision, transitions, and dismissal. • Collaborate with fellow instructors and administrative staff regarding student progress and behavioral expectations. • Use company-wide digital platforms to complete administrative tasks, including attendance and incident reports. • Assist with the setup, cleanup, and organization of program materials and spaces. This is you: • Experience teaching hip-hop dance or another related dance style. • Experience working with preschool or elementary-aged students. • Energetic, patient, dependable, and comfortable leading groups of children. • Able to develop structured, engaging lesson plans and age-appropriate choreography. • Strong classroom and behavior-management skills. • Encouraging and able to make dance accessible to beginners. • Flexible and able to adjust activities based on students’ needs and interests. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and positive afterschool environment. The Schedule: • Day: Tuesdays • Hip-Hop Dance Class: 3:30–4:30 PM • Aftercare Assistant: 4:30–5:30 PM • Candidates must be able to commit for the full 26-27' school year. The Location: Beit Rabban Day School 70 W 89th St New York, NY 10024 The Application Process: Please apply here or submit your resume outlining your dance background, experience working with children, and interest in afterschool programming. Join our team and help students build confidence, creativity, and a love of movement through hip-hop dance! Requirements Minimum Qualifications: • Experience teaching hip-hop dance or another related dance style. • Experience working with children in a school, afterschool program, dance studio, camp, childcare, coaching, or similar setting. • Ability to plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate dance lessons for students with varying levels of experience. • Strong communication, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and engage elementary-aged students. • Reliable and able to consistently commit to the full Tuesday program schedule. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience teaching dance to preschool or elementary-aged students. • Experience developing choreography or preparing students for showcases and performances. • Experience working in an afterschool, school-based, or youth-development program. • Strong classroom and behavior-management skills. • Formal dance training or a background in hip-hop, street dance, or related styles. Benefits Compensation: $25/hour when assisting and $30/hour when leading. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation. Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience leading and supporting engaging afterschool programming.