Cedar City Social Dance Instructor - 25-26 School Year

Cedar City Social Dance Instructor Job Description

Openings for a 2025-2026 school year Social Dance Instructor in our 7th - 8th grade Ambassador Dance classes. Ambassador dance classes meet once a week, with a social dance instructor joining with a certified PE teacher or Leadership Development classroom teacher to cover the materials provided. The curriculum is set and supported by resources to help instructors effectively teach the skills and concepts. The right candidate will bring their own teaching style and personality to help engage students in a meaningful and enjoyable way.
 

Two identical classes will be taught ONCE a week (most likely on Wednesdays) from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.  The teacher would be asked to come in by 7:30 am and clock out by 9:45 am.   CEDAR CITY (782 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84721)

More hours may be available in other capacities, such as event support.

Students are taught American-style bronze and silver level social dance steps. Core dances include cha-cha, waltz, swing, and foxtrot, with occasional exposure to bachata, salsa, two-step, and polka.

The dance curriculum also incorporates lessons in social civility, kindness, and skill-based manners related to social interactions. Students should leave the class with a sense of accomplishment, belonging, and overall well-being.

Candidates are expected to believe in their ability to positively impact students' lives and learning. Their mindset should align with and embrace APA’s mission of academic rigor and virtuous character.

Successful candidates will be:

• Professional and 100% dependable
• Willing to learn the APA teaching philosophy and apply it in the classroom
• Strong leaders with effective classroom management skills
• Cheerful, positive, and grounded in uplifting, relationship-based discipline
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success

Dependable teachers who are punctual and perform well may be considered for additional events through our character development program, or offered more hours to substitute in other Ambassador or dance classes.

These are part-time positions, starting at $25/hour. Classes will begin in September.  Training will be available from our Salem ballroom teacher as well as district support each month via zoom meetings.