Summer Camp - Dance Specialist at Westtown School

West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dance instruction, Choreography, Child development, Teamwork, Creative teaching, Classroom management, Safety regulations, First aid, Communication, Problem-solving, Inclusive education, Fitness instruction, Active play, Collaboration

Industry

Description

Dance Specialist Westtown School Summer Camp is seeking enthusiastic applicants for the position of Dance Specialists to work June 8 through August 12, 2026. The Dance Specialist will be passionate about developing campers' confidence and conveying the importance of teamwork while inspiring active play, dance, and fitness. The Dance Specialist will be asked to create a “dance class”-like environment for campers focusing on fun, creativity, and teamwork. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age or older. The regular hours will be 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. Westtown School Summer Camp is a traditional day camp program serving children ages 4 to 14, located on Westtown School’s 600+ acre campus near West Chester, PA. At Westtown School Summer Camp, discovery and education await every child in a creative, supportive, and inclusive environment rooted in the school’s outdoor education traditions. Camp staff members lead campers in a wide variety of action-based educational projects each day. Our camp programs reflect the highest standards of respect, inclusion, and cooperation between counselors and campers. Essential Responsibilities * Develop culturally competent and responsive lessons and learning activities that promote problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills while encouraging risk-taking in learning; * Contribute to building and sustaining an inclusive community and a program that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives; * Choreograph one dance piece per grade for each session; * Option to coordinate with camp director to schedule performances within the camp week; * Actively involves campers in the studio through group work, exploration, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques; * Communicate effectively with all constituents – Campers, Staff and Camp Director. Qualifications * Must be at least 18 years of age * 2+ years experience working with children * Prior experience as a dance instructor either at another school, camp, or dance studio * Ability to walk, stand, and lift up to 25 pounds * Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and respond appropriately * Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to constantly supervise campers. For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers [https://www.westtown.edu/about/employment/]. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume directly to the specific job posting on the summer camp employment portal [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a000e3a1-b58f-4479-a97a-7b41277dd466&ccId=9200690988956_2⟨=en_US].

Responsibilities

The Dance Specialist will develop and lead creative, inclusive dance lessons that promote teamwork and confidence among campers. They are responsible for choreographing dance pieces and maintaining a safe, supportive studio environment.