Acro Dance Instructor

Job Title: Acro Dance Instructor 

Location: Ritmo Canela Academy of Performing Arts
60 Island St, Suite 507/508, Lawrence, MA 01841
Employment Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Session Dates: September 7, 2025 – June 21, 2026

About Us

Ritmo Canela Academy of Performing Arts is a vibrant, inclusive studio that empowers young artists through dance and cultural expression. We provide professional, high-quality performing arts education with an emphasis on social-emotional growth, identity development, and personal resilience. Our programs are rooted in community, creativity, and care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Acro Dance Instructor to join our faculty for the Fall 2025 session. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in both dance and acrobatic technique and can effectively teach strength, flexibility, balance, tumbling, and acro skills within a dance context.

This instructor will create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment while ensuring all students progress safely and confidently. Collaboration with the Artistic Director is expected to ensure choreography and curriculum align with student needs and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach weekly Acro Dance classes to students ages 6–18, from beginner to intermediate levels
• Instruct students in foundational acro skills including flexibility, balance, strength, tumbling, and transitions
• Develop and maintain a safe classroom environment, using appropriate spotting and progressions
• Choreograph for performances such as the Christmas Gala, Spring Recital, and community events
• Track student progress and adjust instruction based on skill level and individual needs
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff
• Attend faculty meetings, rehearsals, and required trainings or orientations

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Acro Dance in a studio or performance setting
• Knowledge of safe spotting techniques, proper progressions, and injury prevention
• Background in acrobatics, gymnastics, and/or dance preferred
• Ability to work with diverse students and support their development at all levels
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred
• Background check required prior to hire
• Evening and weekend availability

Schedule & Compensation

• 2–3 classes per week, with  3 - 6 hours of teaching time, depending on enrollment
• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
• Additional choreography or guest opportunities may be available

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following to 📧 ritmocanelaapa@gmail.com:

• Your resume
• A video sample of your teaching or student performance (if available)
• A brief teaching philosophy or description of your approach to acro instruction

Subject Line: Fall 2025 Acro Instructor Application – [Your Name]