Dance Teacher/Choreographer

A non-competitive dance studio in Springfield, Oregon is looking for passionate dance instructors to join our team! We are in search of teachers for a range of dance styles. We are looking for dance teachers who are committed to regular classes on a weekly basis through a 10 month dance year, Sep-June. We are also looking for substitute teachers who can fill in for our regular teachers from time to time.

In the dance instructor role, you will teach students about dance styles and techniques as well as create choreography to teach the students. Weekly classes will consist of warm-up, technique practice, and choreography. Some classes will have choreography that will build each week to produce full dances to be performed at the spring recital in May.

Styles of dance instructors we are looking for:

• Lyrical - Intermediate/Beginning for Teens to Adults
• Modern - Beginning/Intermediate for Adults
• Musical Theater Dance - Beginning/Intermediate for Adults
• Intro to Dance - Foundational/Beginning for Adults

Qualifications & Duties

• Talent for choreographing performances for dance recitals in the style they are teaching
• Passion for dance and helping others grow in their own dance journeys
• Positive attitude
• 1+ years prior teaching experience preferred but not required with proper recommendation
• Physical strength and endurance
• Great leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application Notes

If you are interested, please submit your application, teaching/dance resume and describe your dance/teaching style and training you’ve received.

Links to dance reels or dance choreography to help us see your works are appreciated.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 4 per week

Experience:

• Dance Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person