{"id":92301,"date":"2026-09-05T16:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/dance-instructor-4\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T20:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T00:23:51","slug":"dance-instructor-4","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/dance-instructor-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Position:<\/strong>\u00a0Dance Instructor<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wage:<\/strong>\u00a0$17.13 to $18.63 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a Dance Instructor, you\u2019ll lead energetic and engaging classes that help students build confidence, technique, and a love for dance. You\u2019ll teach and demonstrate choreography and motivate dancers of all skill levels to grow and express themselves. If hired, you will create a positive, organized, and safe class environment while communicating with parents and celebrating student progress, you\u2019ll help deliver a memorable and inspiring dance experience for everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of 16 years of age or older.<\/li>\n<li>5+ years of formal dance training or comparable experience (preferred).<\/li>\n<li>1-2 years of experience as a Dance teacher and\/or teaching assistant (preferred).<\/li>\n<li>Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.<\/li>\n<li>Possess the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level dance classes. 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