OCAC - Dance Class Instructor
JobID: 8980
Position Type: OC Arts Center/Dance Insructor
Date Posted: 3/17/2026
Location: Oldham County Arts Center
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OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION ? 1021.042
JOB DESCRIPTION: DANCE INSTRUCTOR
QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient in dance terminology, technique, and the ability to demonstrate dance steps. Trained to teach dance under an OCDA director or qualified staff member of OCDA. Technical dance training in an academic, pre-professional/professional, and/or collegiate level setting. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience teaching or working with school-age students. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build rapport with dance families and students. Ability to work well with the OCDA/OCSAC staff. Capacity to resolve concerns or conflicts that arise with students and families. Understanding of the OCSAC, its programs, and offerings for the community is a plus.
REPORTS TO: Dance Director
JOB GOAL: The Dance Instructor will lead classes, create a welcoming atmosphere, effectively teach students proper dance technique (terminology, body placement, step execution), and choreograph annual performances.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Welcome students and families at the beginning of each class. Create a safe environment for students to learn and grow in dance. Prepare a syllabus approved by the Dance Director. Acquire access to appropriate music for each dance class. Observe and correct students body placement and technique during class. Teach and demonstrate new dance material and steps. Cultivate an atmosphere of encouragement and teamwork among the students in class. Choreograph pieces for annual performances and parent observation weeks. Respond to emails in a timely fashion to the Dance Director, OCDA instructors, and OCSAC staff. Attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year. Notify parents and students of changes in the class schedule, upcoming rehearsals, and performance dates. Provide parents and students with necessary details for classes, rehearsals and performances.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation will be based on the board-approved Oldham County Schools Arts Center salary schedule.
Adopted: July 23, 2018