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.
Job Description
Part-time breakdance instructors are responsible for teaching beginning breaking classes (i.e. preschool, beginners, after schools). You will work with class sizes between 7-20 students; ages 3-12 years old. Our instructors should have high integrity and are required to pass a background check, provide three 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach WeBreak curriculum and methodology (paid training)
- Teach consistently for an entire session
- Drive to different locations within your region (paid drive time)
- Attend online weekly meetings & occasional in-person meetings (paid meetings)
- Take attendance every class
- Communicate announcements and other company information with parents
- Attend and perform in WeBreak’s end of the session recitals
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 or onboarding.
Requirements
- At least 2 years bboy or bgirl experience
- Previous experience teaching kids (preferred)
- 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
- Put on payroll (guaranteed hours, paid bi-weekly, direct deposit)
- Covered by workers comp (get paid if ever injured on the job)
- Company equipment (i.e. flooring, WeBreak gear, speaker)
- Learn how to teach breaking from an experienced breaking instructor
- Opportunity to grow with an industry leader
- Paid training, drive time, lunches, and company meetings
- Retirement plan (Roth IRA)
- Bboy owned company
- Get paid to attend jams with WeBreak students
- Get paid for performing with WeBreak at various shows
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 teamwork mindset. This full-time position is best for those looking to 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.
Job Description
WeBreak Area Coordinators are responsible for teaching classes, while also managing their entire region. This position is required to be full-time; guaranteed 40 hours per week (maximum of 15-20 teaching hours). Our Area Coordinators should be highly responsible, communicative, strong integrity, innovative and team-player mindset. Must be able to pass a background check, provide three 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach WeBreak curriculum and methodology (paid training)
- Attend online weekly meetings & occasional in-person meetings (paid meetings)
- Teach consistently for an entire session
- Take attendance every class
- Communicate announcements and other company information with parents
- Attend and perform in WeBreak’s end of the session recitals
- Drive to different locations within your region (paid drive time)
- Complete administrative hours (i.e. responding to emails, completing Asana tasks, enrollment and analysis)
- Expanding your region through sales (maintaining current contracts & obtaining new contracts – training provided)
- Managing your region or area to ensure healthy growth (management guidance and support provided)
Schedule
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week (maximum of 15-20 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 times (Monday through Friday): preschools between 9 am – 12 pm (one hour), and after school classes between 1 pm – 4 pm (one to two hours).
- As your region grows, and part-time instructors hired within your region, the less teaching hours you may have.
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 2 years bboy or bgirl experience
- Mastery of breaking fundamentals (strong understanding of fundamentals and breaking foundation)
- Previous experience teaching kids (great with kids)
- Reliable transportation (your own car)
- Reliable and excellent communication (both internally & clients)
- A love and passion for teaching the youth and training
- 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
Benefits
- Guaranteed paid full-time hours (paid bi-weekly, direct deposit)
- Company equipment (i.e. laptop, flooring, WeBreak gear, speaker)
- 24 Hour Fitness membership
- Paid drive time & mileage
- Bonuses
- 4 weeks paid time off
- Company credit card
- Covered by workers comp (never worry about injuries)
- YNAB membership
- Retirement plan (Roth IRA)
- Bboy-owned company
- Unlimited time off (contingencies apply)
- Hybrid work environment (virtual & in-person)
- Paid company lunches
- Flexible schedule
- Supportive team & in-depth training
- Opportunity to grow with an industry leader
- Never pay for a jam again (attend jams with WeBreak students)
- Get paid for performing with WeBreak at various shows (i.e. NBC, OC Fair, birthday parties)