Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Dance Instructor – Hip Hop Mindset

Location:School sites throughout Ventura County, CA
Schedule:Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Availability:3–5 days per week
Grades:K–8th Grade
Employment Type:Part-Time

About Hip Hop Mindset

Hip Hop Mindset is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and experiencedDance Instructorsto join our after-school programs at school sites throughout Ventura County!

Our primary dance style isHip Hop, but we are also looking for instructors with experience inJazz and other dance styleswho love working with children and creating a fun, positive environment.

What You'll Do

• Teach engaging dance classes to students in grades K–8th.
• Lead each class with a short warm-up and stretch.
• Teach beginner-friendly dance combinations and choreography.
• Encourage students to practice, build confidence, and perform for one another.
• Incorporate fun dance games and activities into each class.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and energetic classroom environment.
• Assist with student sign-in and dismissal as part of the after-school program.
• Support other program responsibilities as needed.
• Depending on the school site, help prepare students forFall and Winter dance showcases.

Qualifications

• Minimum1 year of experience teaching dance and working with children.
• Experience in Hip Hop, Jazz, or another dance style.
• Comfortable teaching beginner-level students.
• Energetic, patient, reliable, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage and engage a group of elementary and/or middle school students.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Passion for dance and helping children develop confidence through movement.

Schedule

We offerflexible part-time schedules, with instructors working a minimum of3 days per week and up to 5 days per week.

Shifts vary depending on the school site and generally fall between12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Why Join Hip Hop Mindset?

• Flexible weekday schedule
• Work with students in a fun, creative after-school environment
• Opportunity to teach and share your passion for dance
• Opportunities to choreograph and prepare students for showcases
• Make a positive impact on children's confidence, creativity, and development.

If you love dance, enjoy working with kids, and want to share your passion in a fun after-school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Founded in 2016, the HHM Dance Program has been inspiring, motivating, and empowering youth in our community through the power of Hip Hop music and dance. Since launching our program, we have proudly worked with thousands of students across Ventura County, partnering with schools in the Rio, Oxnard, Hueneme, Ocean View, and Ventura school districts. Our goal is to create a fun, positive, and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, express themselves, and develop a love for dance.