Overview

Dance Gallery is seeking a part-time dance instructor.  Instructors at Dance Gallery teach character development and leadership skills to youth and adults. The ideal candidate will have strong skills and significant experience in teaching several dance styles which may include ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, and tap. Other experience includes choreographing and staging performances, creating lesson plans appropriate for different skill levels/ages, and facilitating a safe and positive classroom environment. Candidates must be comfortable with and enjoy teaching a wide range of ages and skill levels from very young children through adults.

Other Qualifications Include:

  • The ability to set and remain accountable to personal goals
  • To be coachable and eager to learn new skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to be an effective mentor/teacher to students and to be able to communicate with parents.
  • Working as an effective team member staging studio productions, participating in special events, and attending regular staff training and meetings.

As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide examples of their past choreography or invited to teach as a guest instructor.

Please submit a resume detailing education, dance training, teaching, and other applicable work experience.

Candidates should be available Monday-Thursday afternoons/evenings.

Submit resume to info@dancegallerysd.com. Those selected for interviews will be contacted by phone/email. Please note that all applicants are subject to a background check.