Acro Instructor - Port St Lucie - SOUTH FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY, INC.

Description

Company Description

SOUTH FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY, INC. is actively hiring for this position and is a reputable performing arts organization based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dedicated to excellence in dance education, the company provides a professional and nurturing environment for students of all levels. It emphasizes creativity, technical skill, and personal growth, fostering a passion for the performing arts. Located at 529 NW Prima Vista Blvd, the company serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and performance opportunities in the region.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site position for an Acro Instructor at SOUTH FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY, INC., located in Port St Lucie, FL. The Acro Instructor will be responsible for planning and conducting engaging and safe acrobatics classes for students of varying skill levels. Day-to-day tasks will include creating structured lesson plans, teaching proper Acro techniques, ensuring student progress, and maintaining a positive and encouraging classroom environment. The instructor will also ensure safety practices are a priority during all classes and collaborate with other teachers as necessary for choreography and performances as well as attend all staff meetings and must choreograph for the Winter performance and Spring recital.

-Classes are on Thursdays 3:15-7:00pm ( Acro levels 2,3,4

-Competitive Pay rate

-Gas stipend offered to instructors traveling 45 min plus

-Staff receive two personalized complementary company shirts to wear while teaching

-Instructors get Holidays, Winter break, Spring break, and Summer off, with the exception of Summer Intensives and work shops that instructors may choose whether or not to participate.

Extra Income Opportunities

-Private instruction opportunities available

-Willing to assist in Acro Certification Compensation

-Summer teaching

-Competition Coaching and Choreography

Qualifications

• Acro Certification preferred, but willing to help compensate towards certification while working with our company.
• Proficiency in acrobatics instruction, including teaching foundational to advanced acro techniques
• Experience in creating lesson plans and structured class curriculums
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with students and parents
• Knowledge of proper safety practices to prevent injuries and ensure a safe learning environment
• Previous experience teaching in a dance studio setting is preferred
• Certification or specialized training in acrobatics or related fields is a plus
• Passion for teaching and inspiring young dancers to achieve their potential
• Ability to contribute creatively to choreography and group performances