EHDA Dance Program - Instructor Application

Edmonton Highland Dancing Association is seeking an energetic and motivated Highland dance

instructor to teach our Highland Dance Program.

Classes will run in 10-week sessions, September to June, with a possibility of a summer session. Basic age groups will be offered, but may be combined, split or deleted upon completion of registration. Classes for students aged 5 years to adult will be offered.

Classes will be held on Weekday evenings beginning not before 5:00 pm; classes will not be held later than 9:30 pm.

Pipe practices are also included in the job description; they are held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, a maximum of 5 times during the year. Facility is to be determined at this time.

Duties would include:

Select and plan class content, including warmup
Maintain attendance records
Ensuring venue is opened and locked up as required
Provide and relay information to administrator and dance parents
Attend periodic staff meetings, when required

Hourly Wage

Beginning at $25.00 per hour dependent upon qualifications; not including travel or time before/after classes
EHDA will be responsible for SDA and SDTA/BATD fees for the successful applicant
Liability insurance will be the responsibility of EHDA

Experience Required

Candidates must have passed a minimum of the Associate Professional Examination
Being a member of ScotDance Canada is a condition of employment

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of related experience and overall quality of the application.

Selected applicants will be invited to an interview where the following skills will be assessed:

Ability to dance, teach and perform
Ability to teach groups that may be small or large in number
Ability to work independently
Understanding of good physical health practices
Patience, respect and interpersonal skills
Oral communications
Attention to detail
Positive attitudes and encouragement

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