Job Description

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.