Part-Time After School Dance Fitness Instructor
Program: Dance Fitness
Location: 1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, 93940
Grades: Tk to 8
Duration: Sep 14 - Nov 2, 2026
Schedule: Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Type: In-person, Part-time
Pay: $20-$35 depending on experience
Lead fun, energetic, and age-appropriate Dance Fitness sessions that help students stay active while building confidence, coordination, rhythm, and a positive relationship with movement.
What You'll Do
- Lead fun and energetic Dance Fitness sessions for young children
- Introduce simple dance moves, rhythms, and age-appropriate movement activities
- Use music, games, and creative activities to keep students engaged
- Help children develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and body awareness
- Encourage students to participate, move confidently, and have fun
- Demonstrate movements clearly and model safe movement practices
- Adapt activities to different abilities and comfort levels
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment
- Encourage participation, teamwork, and positive interaction
- Provide positive feedback and celebrate student progress
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
- Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
- Arrive prepared, dependable, energetic, and ready to move
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be a professional dancer or traditional teacher. We’re looking for someone who can make movement and music exciting and approachable for young children.
You may be a great fit if you have:
- Experience or familiarity with dance, fitness, movement, or performing arts
- A fun, energetic, and encouraging personality
- Patience and enthusiasm when working with young children
- The ability to lead playful, age-appropriate activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort leading groups of young learners
- An understanding of safe and appropriate movement
- Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- Willingness to follow the provided curriculum while bringing your own creativity
Why Teach With Us
- Help students build healthy movement habits while developing coordination, confidence, and body awareness.
- Create positive experiences that encourage children to stay active and express themselves through movement.
- Strengthen your leadership, teaching, communication, and group-management skills.
- Enjoy a consistent after-school schedule that works well for students and part-time job seekers.
We provide a ready-to-use curriculum so you can spend less time planning and more time engaging with students and leading an energetic class.
Ready to Get Moving?
If you're enthusiastic about dance, fitness, and working with children, we'd love to hear from you! Join Whizara and help students discover the joy of movement in a fun, supportive environment.