Tippi Toes® is seeking Dance Instructors for Various Cities
If you are someone who:
-Has a passion for children and dance
-Wants to do meaningful work that brings joy to others
-Desires flexibility and opportunity for growth
You are in the right place!
Please review the information below and complete the form at the bottom of the page to apply for this position.
Who we are:
Since 1999, Tippi Toes Dance Company has been bringing a unique program of dance and creative movement to child care centers, schools, play groups, and various after-school programs.
Tippi Toes Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive, and nurturing environment so they can experience the joys of dance, self-expression, and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem.
Tippi Toes Dance Company’s award-winning dance classes have a remarkable impact on social and developmental growth. Our classes fuel and develop imagination, and critical thinking, and sharpen both cognitive and creative skills.
Position Summary:
As a Tippi Toe’s Dance Teacher/Instructor you will lead children’s dance classes within a local territory. Must have a love of children, a passion for dance, and be highly confident in teaching young students. Responsibilities include traveling to dance locations, preparing for classes, teaching curriculum, and developing a positive rapport with all students and well as school staff. Must be highly professional in all interactions and demonstrate excellent communication skills with both school staff and Franchise owner. This position represents Tippi Toes’ brand in all interactions and upholds the very best standards in teaching/instructing each class. The position reports to the Franchise owner.
Position Responsibilities:
- Reviews assigned curriculum and practices lesson plans prior to class
- Follows all Tippi Toe curriculum, playlists, and lesson plans without deviating
- Comes to each class in proper dress code, and allows appropriate time for set up
- Teaches each class with enthusiasm and positivity that encourages student participation, interaction, and fun
- Communicates regularly with school staff. Keeps everyone up to date.
- Daily/weekly communication with the Franchise owner regarding all pertinent class/student information
- Collaborates regularly with fellow Tippi Toes teachers
Position Requirements:
- Passion for children and dance
- A background of working or teaching with children, or love of doing it
- Has strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to work with children of all ages
- Readily welcomes feedback and suggestions on how to make classes most effective
- Tenacity and self-motivation: high energy level, self-starter with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated confidence and high level of integrity
- Ability to communicate appropriately with children as well as school staff
- Excellent follow-up skills
- Upholds company brand mission, vision, and values through actions and interactions
- Performance background a plus (dance, theatre, cheer, etc.)
- Must have a current driver’s license and access to a car
- Must be willing to go through a background check
Opportunities to join the Tippi Toes Team are currently available in the following areas (organized by state):
ALABAMA
Birmingham, AL
ARKANSAS
Fayetteville, AR (Rogers, Springdale, Siloam Springs)
CALIFORNIA
West San Gabriel Valley, CA
Orange Country, CA
FLORIDA
Broward County, FL
Daytona Beach, FL (Port Orange, Ormond Beach)
IOWA
Des Moines, IA
Iowa City, IA (Coralville, North Liberty)
KANSAS
Wichita, KS
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green, KY (Hendersonville, Owensboro)
Lexington, KY (Bluegrass)
Louisville, KY
MARYLAND
Annapolis, MD
Montgomery County, MD
MINNESOTA
Maple Grove, MN
MISSOURI
St. Louis, MO (St. Charles)
Kansas City, MO
OHIO
Cincinnati, OH
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa, OK (Jenks)
Oklahoma City, OK (Greater Metro OKC)
TENNESSEE
Nashville, TN
TEXAS
Cypress, TX
Sugar Land, TX
Kingwood, TX
Denton, TX
Hill Country, TX
Katy, TX
Houston, TX
Plano/Frisco, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Amarillo, TX
VIRGINIA
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Fairfax, VA
WASHINGTON DC
Washington, DC
If this position interests you and you live in an area listed above, please complete the form below!