Dance Faculty - Camp Adler

As Dance Faculty, you will design and implement dance classes tailored to different age groups and abilities. You will collaborate with fellow faculty members to integrate dance into the overall camp program and help prepare campers for group showcases at Celebration of the Arts. You will lead four daily classes, each an hour long and designed to introduce campers (Ages 5-11) and junior counselors (ages 12- 14) to dance concepts and expressing themselves through movement.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Dance classes each period daily. 4 periods each day. Dance classes have included movement, modern, Broadway, choreography, hip hop, additional classes based on knowledge/experience created by teacher.
• Develop class curriculum.
• Teach and develop lesson plans for each class taught.
• Develop supply inventory for projects.
• Request orders for any necessary supplies within budget from Camp and Program Directors.
• Maintain assigned classroom space for damage and cleanliness.
• Organize, conceptualize, and create performances for the final Celebration of the Arts the last Thursday evening of each session.
• Attend mandatory pre-camp meetings and orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or partial degree in Dance/Movement or equivalent class experience.
• Teaching/classroom management
  experience.
• Enthusiasm for working with grades K-8

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage campers, junior counselors, and counselors
• Organized.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others on the Camp Adler staff.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available to work for the entire summer, both sessions, for the full six weeks.
• Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Adler Arts Center in Libertyville.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move tables/chairs if necessary.
• Must be okay to work outdoors and in hot conditions.

To Apply:

Complete the General Adler Arts Center Application 2026.

Email your application, cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for two references
to: sarah@adlercenter.org and becca@adlercenter.org

Or mail to:
Adler Arts Center
Ellen Williams, Program Director
1700 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048