Dance Instructor

Overview Dance Instructors Needed for Children Ages 2-10 Dancing Little Stars mobile dance company is looking to hire teachers for our 2025/2026 dance season. We are looking to hire instructors that are willing to teach classes in the Naples and Estero areas. Dancing Little Stars southwest Florida is locally owned and operated and brings dance to facilities within Lee and Collier counties! We operate in preschools, elementary schools, community centers, etc. during the day Monday-Friday. Classes are 30-60 minutes in length. We pay per class based on experience and we offer growth potential within the company. Scheduling is flexible; we can work around if there are some afternoons or mornings you are not available. Dance curriculum is provided to you as well as various class aides. Once your schedule is set with us, it won’t change. You’ll be at the same locations at the same times each week, and you will need to commit to the entire dance season. Responsibilities Teach classes in preschools, elementary schools, and community centers during the day Monday-Friday; classes are 30-60 minutes in length. Follow the provided dance curriculum and utilize class aides; commit to the same locations and times each week for the full season. Be flexible with scheduling and communicate availability; adapt to the needs of the program. Requirements / Qualifications Responsible, self-directed, and able to communicate well Committed to a full dance season (September through the beginning of June) Safety-conscious with child safety as the top priority Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation Confident managing 10 or more children in a class Organized and able to plan ahead Energetic, enthusiastic, and capable of making class fun Have reliable transportation Must pass a DCF Clearinghouse background check What we teach Most of our classes are preschool ballet, tap, and hip hop combination classes with some beginning dance classes for elementary school aged children including some jazz dance. We keep our classes fun and exciting for our dancers with our trademark curriculum. Most importantly we want to teach our young dancers to learn the love of dance, and then the technique will follow. We want you to have some dance experience, but more importantly you must be capable of handling a group of 12 three year olds and love teaching every class. We have a training program to make sure you are confident going into your first class and every class after that. Recital, pay, and opportunities We host a full-scale recital at the end of each season. Music and choreography are provided. Class pay starts at $32-35 per class taught based on experience. Instructors have opportunities for bonuses and raises during the season. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dance Teacher Finder LLC