Lead Dance Teacher Musical Theatre

**Join Our Team at Haois Singing and Musical Theatre School**

**Haois Singing & Music Theatre School**

Haois Singing & Music Theatre School is a performing arts school serving art lovers in the GTA. Our team of arts educators leads performers of various ages through engaging programs built on performing arts fundamentals (singing, acting, and dancing) to help them build skills, including confidence, collaboration, public speaking, and much more.

Haois Singing & Music Theatre School is committed to creating safe community spaces for children, youth, and adults along with their families, where they can express themselves while developing essential skills for their futures.

**About the Job**

Are you passionate about dance and love working with children? Haois Singing and Musical Theatre School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced lead dance teacher to join our growing team We're looking for someone to inspire and guide students in group musical theatre classes for ages 4-5, 6-8, and 9-16.

This position is for our lead dance teacher role, responsible for co-teaching classes alongside our vocal teacher. You will play a key role in shaping our students' development, confidence, and love for performance.

**Key Details**:

- **Location**: Classes take place on Saturdays and Sundays in Markham and North York, with the possibility of evening weekday classes added.
- **Compensation**: $25-40/hr, depending on experience.
- **Start Date**: January 18th 2025
- **Transportation**: Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required. Both locations are accessible by TTC, but the Markham location is not near a subway.
- **Co-Teaching Environment**: Classes are co-led with a vocal teacher.
- **Term Length**:Classes run during the school year, January-June and September-December with a final showcase after each term. There will be an opportunity for summer teaching at our camps and trial classes.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Choreograph and teach dance routines to children in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
- Participate in training sessions and shadow-teach alongside current instructors to learn our approach and curriculum.
- Guide students through warm-ups, basic dance techniques, and performance preparation.
- Support end-of-term showcases to highlight student performances.
- Support events like music festivals, community performances, and other special projects.
- Collaborate with vocal teachers to deliver a comprehensive musical theatre experience.
- Foster a positive and encouraging environment to help students grow their confidence and skills.

**Qualifications**:

- Comprehensive training in dance across multiple styles (eg ballet, jazz, musical theatre).
- Experience choreographing dances in the musical theatre style.
- Experience teaching children and/or group dance classes.
- Ability to work long hours (with breaks) and manage multiple age groups.
- Strong collaboration and team player skills.
- Passion for musical theatre and working with young performers.
- Social Media and Marketing skills are considered an asset.
- CPR/First Aid and Vulnerable Sector Check are considered an asset.

**Key Dates**
- Interviews: Jan 13th - 17th
- Training Begins: Jan 18th

**How to Apply**: Please submit your **resume** and a **cover letter** outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be the perfect fit for this role. Please also include a **dance reel or a video** of you performing a short combination. We’re excited to meet talented and energetic dance teachers who are ready to make a difference

Thank you for your interest in Haois Singing and Musical Theatre School. We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every Weekend

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-20
Expected start date: 2025-01-18