Cheer & Dance Instructor (After School) - Arlington, VA 22206

Job Description

Job Description

Company: BBA Afterschool Inc.

Location: Arlington, Virginia

BBA Afterschool Inc. is hiring energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic After-School Cheer & Dance Instructors to lead fun and engaging cheer and dance enrichment programs for elementary-aged students in Arlington, VA .

If you love cheer, dance, movement, and working with children, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced cheer coach, dance instructor, former cheerleader or dancer, teacher, youth coach, college student, or simply someone who enjoys helping kids learn and have fun, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Position Details

• Part-time, after-school position
• Monday through Friday
• Afternoon after-school hours
• 1.5-hour sessions
• $45 per session ($30 per hour)
• No weekends
• No lesson planning required
• Curriculum, music, and equipment provided
• In-person position in Arlington

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a positive impact on elementary-aged students
• Help children build confidence, coordination, creativity, and teamwork
• Build leadership and classroom management skills
• Flexible afternoon schedule
• Consistent weekly schedule
• Curriculum and materials provided
• Opportunities for advancement within BBA Afterschool
• Fun, active, and supportive work environment

Ideal Candidates

This position is a great fit for:

• Cheerleading coaches
• Dance instructors
• Former cheerleaders and dancers
• Gymnastics instructors
• Fitness instructors
• Physical education teachers
• Teachers and substitute teachers
• Youth sports coaches
• Camp counselors
• Childcare professionals
• College students and recent graduates
• Anyone passionate about cheer, dance, movement, and working with children

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging cheer and dance sessions for elementary students
• Follow BBA's structured curriculum and activities
• Teach age-appropriate cheer motions, dance techniques, rhythm, coordination, and teamwork
• Create a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Supervise groups of approximately 15–25 students
• Encourage confidence, creativity, participation, and teamwork
• Communicate professionally with school staff and BBA leadership

Qualifications

• Cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, fitness, or coaching experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with children is a plus
• Comfortable working with students in grades K–5
• Reliable transportation to schools throughout Arlington
• Dependable and punctual
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Must successfully complete the required Arlington Public Schools background check and fingerprinting process

Job Type

• Part-time
• Contract
• Seasonal
• In-person

Join BBA Afterschool and help inspire the next generation through fun, energetic, and engaging after-school cheer and dance programs while making a positive impact in the Arlington community.

We look forward to hearing from you!