Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives.

The MMJCCM is looking for an experienced, highly creative, passionate, and reliable Children's Dance Instructor to lead after-school dance classes for children ages 4–10 years. Candidates should be knowledgeable in a variety of dance styles and techniques, with a commitment to helping children develop their skills, coordination, and love for movement through hands-on, engaging instruction.

Please note: we are not seeking ballet instruction at this time.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching children, a skilled communicator, and able to create an encouraging and inclusive classroom environment.

This position will begin in September 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement an age-appropriate semester-long curriculum that progressively builds on dance fundamentals, technique, rhythm, musicality, and creative expression.
• Teach and demonstrate a variety of dance styles suitable for young children, incorporating elements of movement, choreography, and performance.
• Support and guide students during class, offering individualized assistance to foster growth, confidence, and enjoyment in dance.
• Prepare the classroom or studio for each session, ensuring all necessary equipment or materials are available and safe for use.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and organized learning environment, modeling professionalism and respect for all students.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior relevant teaching or dance instruction experience (preferably working with children ages 4-10)
• Knowledge of multiple dance styles or a core knowledge of a particular style (e.g.,jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, creative movement) and ability to adapt them for children. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage young learners
• Availability one or two weekday afternoons, between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

• This position offers an hourly rate of $80-$100, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.