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Description Location: South Fulton, GA Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor Compensation: $35–$50 per hour Schedule: 1–4 days per week, based on program needs Program Duration: 4–12 weeks, depending on the enrichment program Inspire Students Through Dance, Movement & Step! Do you have a passion for dance, step, movement, performance, and working with children ? APEC Afterschool Enrichment is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dance & Step Enrichment Instructor to lead engaging, age-appropriate movement experiences for elementary-aged students. The ideal instructor will create a fun, energetic, and structured environment where students can learn dance and step techniques while developing confidence, coordination, teamwork, discipline, creativity, and self-expression . Key Responsibilities • Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate dance and/or step enrichment sessions. • Teach students foundational dance, movement, rhythm, and step techniques. • Develop progressive choreography appropriate for elementary-aged students. • Incorporate music, rhythm, movement, and performance into lessons. • Provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate skills individually and as a group. • Teach students teamwork, discipline, coordination, confidence, and sportsmanship. • Create an inclusive environment that encourages participation regardless of students' previous dance or performance experience. • Adapt instruction to accommodate different ages, skill levels, and abilities. • Maintain a safe, structured, positive, and energetic learning environment. • Provide all required instructional materials, music, equipment, and supplies unless otherwise approved by APEC. • Communicate professionally with APEC site leadership and follow all program policies and procedures. • Arrive prepared and on time for each scheduled session. Dance & Step Instruction May Include Depending on the instructor's area of expertise, programming may include: • Step • Hip-Hop • Jazz • Contemporary • Creative Movement • Ballet Fundamentals • Modern Dance • African Dance • Praise Dance • Cultural Dance • Performance & Choreography • Rhythm & Percussion • Dance Fitness • Other age-appropriate movement experiences Requirements • Have experience in dance, step, choreography, performance, movement, fitness, or a related field. • Have experience teaching, coaching, facilitating, or working with children preferred. • Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage and manage groups of elementary-aged students. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of appropriate dance and/or step techniques. • Be able to develop age-appropriate choreography and movement experiences. • Demonstrate strong communication, organization, patience, creativity, and professionalism. • Be comfortable working with students with varying levels of dance or performance experience. • Provide a curriculum and lesson/activity plans for approval prior to beginning services. • Provide the necessary music, instructional materials, and equipment required for instruction. • Successfully complete all required APEC onboarding requirements. • Successfully pass a criminal records check and fingerprint-based background check . • Follow all APEC safety, supervision, and program expectations