ABOUT WEBREAK CAREERS
WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company was established in 2011 in Long Beach, CA. WeBreak is a bboy-owned, mobile dance company and industry leader pushing breaking education to the next level. We are committed to providing breaking careers for the breaking community. We teach throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County and Las Vegas, Nevada – in preschools, after schools and studios. In 2023, we are gearing up to expand our breaking programs in current regions (Long Beach, Costa Mesa, West LA, North LA), new Southern California regions, and the US!
Our mission is to teach, serve, inspire, and normalize breaking nationally. We pride ourselves in offering high quality breakdance classes. We are committed to leveraging the art form of breaking by teaching it’s techniques, principles and values to our students. We recognize these values and have created our very own robust breaking programs and curriculum for all ages that foster & promote proper breakdancing techniques, self confidence, discipline, self-expression, health & fitness and teamwork.
WeBreak is looking for talented bboys or bgirls who have the desire and experience to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced level breaking classes for students ages 3-12 years old! If you have a passion for teaching breaking and the patience to work with students, please consider the job options below and fill out the application. We look forward to hearing from you!
BREAKDANCE INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)
WeBreak part-time breakdance instructors teach beginner level breaking classes to students 3-12 years old. To succeed in this position you must have a passion for breaking, prior teaching experience, and the motivation & patience to teach the youth. This part-time position is best for those looking for flexible hours and supplemental income – can develop into full time for the right individual. Please read the position details below and fill out the application to be considered for current & future open positions.
Description
Part-time breakdance instructors are responsible for teaching beginning breaking classes (i.e. preschool, beginners, after schools). You will work with class sizes up to 20 students between the ages of 3-12 years old. Our instructors should have high integrity and are required to pass a background check, provide two references, and provide vaccinations due to our relationships with school contracts. Instructors should possess a deep understanding of the history & fundamentals of breaking, as well as always improving and mastering their skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach WeBreak curriculum and methodology (paid training)
- Communicate company announcements to parents
- Take attendance at every class
- Teach consistently (2 year commitment)
- Drive to various locations within your region (paid drive time)
- Attend online weekly & monthly meetings (paid meetings)
- Attend and participate in WeBreak events
Schedule
- Must be able to work 5-20 hours per week
- Monday through Friday availability between the times of 9 am – 12 pm (one hour), and 1 pm – 4 pm (one to two hours)
- Saturday morning classes run from 9 am – 11 am (two hours)
Pay
- All part-time instructors start at $18 per hour – negotiable depending on breaking AND teaching experience.
*Guaranteed paid work hours are discussed during your interview and onboarding process.
Requirements
- At least 3 years bboy or bgirl experience (specifically breaking)
- Previous experience teaching kids (preferred 2+ years, group classes)
- Mastery of breaking fundamentals (strong understanding of fundamentals and breaking foundation)
- A love and passion of teaching and training
- Reliable transportation
- Reliable, excellent communication
- Motivated to teach the youth
- At least 2 year commitment to teaching with WeBreak
Benefits
- W-2 payroll employee (guaranteed hours, paid bi-weekly, direct deposit)
- Company equipment (i.e. flooring, WeBreak gear, speaker)
- Paid training, drive time, lunches, and meetings
- Covered by workers comp (get paid if ever injured on the job)
- Learn how to teach breaking from an experienced breaking instructor
- Bboy owned company
- Opportunity to grow with an industry leader
- Get paid to attend jams with WeBreak Crew students
- Get paid for performing with WeBreak at booked events
- Roth IRA retirement plan (optional)
- YNAB membership (optional)
WeBreak AREA COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME)
WeBreak Area Coordinators are required to be full-time. You will be responsible to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced breaking classes to students 3-12 years old, while also growing & managing your region – thorough training and support provided. To succeed in this position you must have a passion for breaking, prior teaching experience, patience to teach the youth, and have a strong innovative and team mindset. This full-time position is best for those looking to professionally start their breaking career and become a long-term manager. Please read the position details below and fill out the application to be considered for current & future open positions.
Description
WeBreak Area Coordinators are responsible for teaching classes, while also managing their own region. This position is required to be full-time; guaranteed 40 hours per week (maximum of 20 teaching hours). Our Area Coordinators should be highly responsible, communicative, strong integrity, professional, innovative and have a team-player mindset. Must be able to pass a background check, provide two references, and provide vaccinations due to our relationships with school contracts. All hired instructors should possess a deep understanding of the history & fundamentals of breaking, as well as always improving and mastering their skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach WeBreak curriculum and methodology (paid training)
- Communicate company announcements to parents
- Take attendance at every class
- Teach consistently every session (2+ year commitment)
- Drive to various locations within your region (paid drive time)
- Attend online weekly & monthly meetings (paid meetings)
- Attend and participate in WeBreak events
- Professionally and consistently complete administrative tasks (i.e. emails, Asana tasks, enrollment and analysis)
- Expand your region through sales (maintaining current contracts & obtaining new contracts – training provided)
- Managing your region and regional instructors to ensure healthy growth (training and support provided)
Schedule
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week (maximum of 20 teaching hours)
- Flexible schedule – each Area Coordinator creates their own schedule based on regional needs.
- Some scheduling may be rigid due to school contracts that fall during specific day or times (Monday through Friday): preschools between 9 am – 12 pm (one hour), after school classes between 1 pm – 4 pm (one to two hours)
- As your region grows, and part-time instructors are hired within your region, the less teaching hours you may have (Saturdays 9 am – 11 am are taught until you have a part-time instructor to take over)
Pay
- WeBreak Area Coordinators start at $20-$22 per hour – negotiable depending on experience.
*Guaranteed paid hours.
Requirements
- Must be able to work full-time (this is a long-term position, NOT part-time or gig-based)
- At least 5 years bboy or bgirl experience (specifically breaking)
- Mastery of breaking fundamentals (strong understanding of fundamentals and breaking foundation)
- Previous experience teaching kids and great with kids (preferred 2+ years, group classes)
- Reliable transportation (your own car)
- Reliable and excellent communication (both internally & with clients)
- A love and passion of teaching and training
- Motivated to teach the youth
- At least 2 year commitment to teaching with WeBreak
- Purpose and responsibility for teaching the youth
- Innovator or business owner mindset
- Lifelong learner and open to constructive feedback
- Willingness to work as a team player and contribute consistently & professionally
Benefits
- Guaranteed full-time hours (paid bi-weekly, direct deposit)
- Paid training (improve your breaking instruction from leaders in the breaking education industry)
- Bonuses
- Company equipment (i.e. laptop, flooring, WeBreak gear, speaker)
- 24 Hour Fitness membership
- Company credit card
- Bboy-owned company
- Paid drive time & mileage
- 4 weeks guaranteed paid time off (PTO)
- Covered by workers comp (get paid if ever injured on the job)
- YNAB membership (optional)
- Roth IRA retirement plan (optional)
- Unlimited time off (contingencies apply)
- Hybrid work environment (virtual & in-person)
- Paid company lunches
- Flexible schedule
- Supportive team & training for success
- Opportunity to grow with an industry leader
- Get paid to attend jams with WeBreak Crew students
- Get paid for performing with WeBreak at booked events (i.e. NBC, OC Fair, birthday parties)