Choreographer jobs in Syracuse, NY

Tiffany's School of Dance & Performing Arts Center is GROWING! We're seeking exceptional individuals to join our team as a Dance Instructor/Choreographer. We are looking for teachers in all styles and levels of dance for our Summer 2024 and Fall/Spring 24-25 season and beyond! Please read the details below and if you would feel you'd be a great addition to our staff I urge you to submit your resume and/or cover letter listing your experience and why you'd love to be a part of the TSDPAC family!

As a Dance Instructor at TSDPAC you'll be a part of the positive uplifting environment that we cultivate in our community. You'll not only be teaching our dancers technique, choreography, and discipline based skills but you'll be a part of something bigger than yourself that creates beautiful memories for our students and families everyday.

*Please note that this position could potentially have you at both of our studio locations in Skaneateles and Syracuse. The addresses are 1351 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles and 1127 Grand Ave. Syracuse.

Objectives of the Position:

The objective of this position is to teach set programs, together with own dance activities and exercises/ choreography to a broad age range of students, while actively aligning with the Tiffany’s School of Dance & Performing Arts Center philosophy:

“To enrich our students lives through the performing arts while cultivating a nurturing and confidence building community that will create ripples through our studio and beyond.”

Teachers are to honor and reflect our 5 Core Values in all they say and do.

• Impact: We continually strive to have a positive impact on every student that enters the studio.
• Effect: Make a difference everyday. We constantly push ourselves to be our best and arrive everyday inspired to have a lasting effect on our students, families, and staff through our talents, passion, & hard work.
• Joy: Laugh! Be grateful, positive, and spread happiness throughout the studio. Have fun and enjoy what you are capable of.
• Passion: Educating our students through our shared passion for the performing arts. It is the fuel that drives us.
• Believe: Anything is possible when you are a part of TSDPAC. We value our students' education and experience at the studio and never stop when cultivating that community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate dance techniques appropriate for the level you're teaching.
• Create age and level based appropriate choreography.
• Be prepared for class based on our curriculum.
• Facilitate group based learning.
• Foster and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills.
• Setting and achieving work goals.
• Planning and preparing classes.
• Planning for contingencies.
• Be knowledgable of the TSDPAC handbook and website.
• Share the love of dance

Characteristics:

• Organized
• Engaged
• Joyful
• Professional
• Fun
• Responsible
• Reliable
• Great Communicator
• Creative
• Enthusiastic
• Respectful
• Team Player

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through our job description and we hope to hear from you very soon!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person