Dance Instructor on Campus for young ESL children

Department Overview:

IvyRead is an innovative online education startup dedicated to bringing interactive and engaging English language learning experiences to children in China. We specialize in teaching English through a variety of creative methods, including music, dance, and storytelling. Our mission is to make learning English fun and accessible to kids, fostering a love for the language that will benefit them throughout their lives. For more information, please visit https://ivyread.org/

Anticipated Hours Per Week

4 to 8

Schedule:

• The Dance Instructor will collaborate with the education team to select appropriate songs and determine the learning objectives for each video.
• Choreography and dance preparation will be done independently, with flexible hours, and all time spent choreographing, teaching, and recording will be counted as official work hours.
• The instructor will meet with the team for video recording sessions. If a group dance is preferred, the instructor may also teach the routine to other team members.
• Video recording sessions will take place in various locations, such as yoga studios, gyms, or outdoor spaces on UW-Madison campus, depending on the theme of the video.
• The specific times for video recording will be arranged based on the availability of all participants, ensuring flexibility and coordination.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

2

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Dance Instructor to join our teaching team. The role will involve choreographing and recording dance routines that help children aged 6 to 10 learn English as a foreign language in a fun and engaging way. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music and dance, excellent communication skills in English, and a love for teaching children.

Responsibilities:

• Create simple, energetic dance routines that incorporate basic English vocabulary, phrases and sentences.
• Teach the choreography to other team members if a group dance video is preferred.
• Record short dance videos designed to teach English to young learners.
• Collaborate with the IvyRead team to develop new content and improve the overall learning experience.

Qualifications:

• Majoring in Music, Dance, Education, English or a related field.
• An English native speaker.
• Experience in dance teaching or choreography, particularly for young children.
• A passion for teaching and creativity in integrating dance with language learning.
• Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is a plus.

Physical Demands

Standing for repetitive motions such as demonstrating dance moves and musical performance gestures

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role, and any relevant work samples (e.g., video clips of past performances or teaching sessions) to myan52@wisc.edu. Include “IvyRead Dance Instructor Application” in the subject line.

Contact:

Org: IvyRead
Contact: Mi Yan
Web: ivyread.org/
Email: myan52@wisc.edu
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