Student: Dance Instructor

Job Title
Student: Dance Instructor

Requisition Number
SE04514

Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location
Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus

Salary Range
$15-$18/hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

4-10

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Dance Instructor to join our dynamic team. We will start training this month but classes won’t start until the week of January 11, 2026. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, high energy and truly enjoy teaching children ages 2-10. They will have a background in dance, cheer or theatre. We are looking for fun, dependable, high energy instructors, who are positive role models. They must also be committed to working through the season-January through early May.

Classes are Monday -Friday between 9am-11am and 2:30-4pm. We also have studio classes on Saturday mornings.

Training is provided as well as lesson plans and playlists.

Must have a car.

Duties

• Learn simple choreography for different ages. All choreography is provided to you.
• Most classes are ballet with some tap and jazz steps as well as some HIp Hop/Jazz classes for ages 2-10.
• Create a high energy and positive dance environment.
• Engage and connect with your little dancers.
• Manage a classroom of up to 10 dancers and/or teach group classes.
• Foster a love for dance through engaging activities and creative expression.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requirements:

• Ability to connect with and engage with children ages 2-10.
• Strong initiative and ability to learn multiple dances and be prepared for class.
• Ability to educate children, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Dependable and timely

Deadline to Apply
01/11/2027

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date
01/11/2027