Requirements
Candidates must possess a recognized dance teaching qualification and experience teaching contemporary dance to primary-aged children, including preparing them for performances. Strong classroom management, communication, and IT skills are essential, along with excellent written and spoken English. Desirable qualifications include contemporary dance teaching certifications, a degree or diploma in a related field, and a full driving license. This is a part-time role, and visa sponsorship and medical insurance are not provided.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
About the job
At Enrich ME, we redefine what it means to go beyond the classroom, offering students across Cognita Middle East schools an unparalleled platform to excel. Our exclusive and expertly designed programmes in football, swimming, netball, music, performing arts, athlete development and racquet sports unlock potential, inspire passion and create limitless opportunities for growth.
With a focus on driving excellence and fostering inclusion, Enrich ME empowers students to achieve outstanding results while building confidence, resilience and lifelong skills. By extending learning beyond the school day, we deliver transformative experiences that shape future leaders and inspire a lifelong love of achievement.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time contemporary dance teacher to deliver high-quality contemporary dance classes across our Cognita schools in Dubai. This exciting opportunity is suited to a passionate dance educator who can inspire students through creative and engaging lessons, developing technical skills, confidence, coordination, creativity, and self-expression. The successful candidate will foster a love of dance while encouraging improvisation, performance skills, and artistic development as part of the wider performing arts programme within Enrich ME.
Kindly note that this is a part-time role, and as such, visa sponsorship and medical insurance are not provided.
Key responsibilities
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging contemporary dance lessons.
Develop students' technique, confidence, musicality, coordination, flexibility, and stage presence through progressive and age-appropriate instruction.
Encourage creative expression and improvisation, helping students develop their own artistic voice.
Prepare students for performances, showcases, and school events where appropriate.
Create a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning environment that promotes participation and enjoyment.
Collaborate with performing arts colleagues and school staff as required.
Ensure safety standards are followed, undertaking risk assessments where necessary.
Maintain records of attendance, performance, and progress, providing quality feedback to parents and key stakeholders where appropriate.
About you
Essential
Recognised dance teaching qualification.
Excellent contemporary dance teaching skills.
Experience teaching contemporary dance to children in a school, academy, or performing arts setting.
Experience preparing students for performances and showcases.
Experience working with primary-aged children.
Ability to motivate, encourage, and engage students.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Ability to plan and deliver engaging and progressive contemporary dance lessons.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Good IT and administrative skills.
Desirable
Contemporary dance teaching certifications or professional training.
Degree or diploma in dance, performing arts, or a related discipline.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Full driving licence.
Enrich ME and Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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