Assistant Dance Teacher (Part-Time)

Position Overview

Assistant Dance Teachers work alongside our Lead Instructors to create a positive, engaging, and fun learning environment for students ages 3–15. This position is ideal for experienced dancers who are looking to gain teaching experience and grow into a Lead Dance Teacher role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Instructor with teaching dance classes for students ages 3–15.
• Demonstrate dance movements, technique, stretches, exercises, choreography, and across-the-floor combinations.
• Help execute lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Lead warm-ups, movement exercises, and technique drills when requested.
• Provide encouragement and individual support to students during class.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement.
• Help prepare students for performances, recitals, and community events.
• Substitute for Lead Instructors when needed.
• Assist with studio setup, cleanup, and organization.
• Collaborate with staff on choreography, class planning, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Dance experience is required.
• Previous teaching, coaching, or assistant teaching experience is preferred.
• Must be able to confidently demonstrate dance technique, choreography, stretches, exercises, movement combinations, and across-the-floor progressions.
• Must be comfortable demonstrating movement in front of students and leading small groups when needed.
• Loves working with children ages 3–15.
• Positive, energetic, patient, and encouraging.
• Reliable, professional, and punctual.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to learn and receive coaching.
• Reliable transportation.
• Background check required.