After School Hip-Hop Dance Instructor & Aftercare Assistant

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

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

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

$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.