Folklorico Program Leader — Youth Dance

Job overview

The Folklorico Program Leader role is onsite at Dewey Elementary School in San Gabriel, CA. The posting lists a salary range of $25–$35 and a part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, with shifts varying by location. Woodcraft Rangers provides expanded learning programs and guides young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. The leader teaches traditional Folklorico dance and supports a safe, inclusive after-school learning environment for youth. The role builds participants’ dance skills, confidence, discipline, and cultural pride through instruction, progressive choreography, and performance-based learning.

What you'll do

• Teach traditional Folklorico dance, including regional choreography, rhythm, footwork, skirt work, and partner choreography
• plan age-appropriate lessons for six-to-eight-week cycles
• share cultural and historical context
• prepare participants for showcases or performances
• monitor attendance and engagement
• maintain a safe and inclusive environment
• collaborate on culminating events and request materials in a timely manner.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

folklorico program leader

woodcraft rangers

san gabriel ca

$25–$35

part-time

youth dance instruction

traditional folklorico

after-school enrichment

cultural heritage

choreography

student performances

inclusive learning

dewey elementary school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sick time, LifeCraft, upward mobility, and career development.

Why this role

The posting requires demonstrable Folklorico or related traditional dance experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Staff development training may occur over multiple weekends or intersession days; off-site field trips may be required.

About the employer

Woodcraft Rangers is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.