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Bella Ballerina RVA | Chesterfield, Short Pump & NEW Forest Hill Do you love dance and working with children? Keep reading, as this may be the perfect role for you! Bella Ballerina RVA is the area's premier dance studio for young children, serving dancers ages 18 months through 10 years old. We're looking for one or two enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our growing team for our Fall 2026 season. This teacher would teach Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons (or both!) at our Forest Hill studio, starting Saturday, September 5, 2026 or ASAP after that. As a Bella Ballerina instructor, you'll teach the same weekly class days and times each week, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with your dancers and their families. We provide an extensive paid training program, a supportive team environment, and all of the tools you'll need to feel confident in the classroom. If you're looking for a fun, rewarding part-time job where you can inspire young children through dance, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As a Bella Ballerina instructor, you'll be assigned a consistent weekly schedule and teach the same classes each week throughout the season.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching engaging dance classes for children ages 18 months to 10 years Preparing your weekly classes using Bella Ballerina's curriculum Learning and teaching seasonal choreography provided by Bella Ballerina Creating a fun, encouraging, and professional classroom environment Communicating with families before and after class Depending on your assigned shift, assisting with studio clean-up at the end of the day All instructors receive paid class preparation time , and you'll also receive paid administrative time each season to learn new choreography. Paid Training We believe great instructors are trained, not expected to know everything on day one. Before teaching independently, every new instructor completes: Approximately 10 hours of paid at-home training Approximately 10 hours of paid in-person training Our training program is designed to ensure every instructor feels confident, prepared, and supported before stepping into the classroom. Available Shifts Forest Hill - 7101

N Forest Hill Avenue Saturdays:

9:00 AM-1:30 PM, and occasional birthday party hosting until 7

PM Sundays:

2:45-5:30 PM, and occasional birthday party hosting on Sunday mornings Additional substitute teaching opportunities and special event shifts are also available after training is completed. Benefits Competitive hourly pay Paid training Paid class preparation time Paid administrative time to learn seasonal choreography 401(k) with company match Free dance classes for your immediate family A supportive team environment with opportunities for growth Required Qualifications You do not need to be a career dance teacher to thrive in this role. Some of our most successful instructors danced throughout middle school, high school, or college before pursuing completely different careers. They simply missed having dance in their lives and wanted a meaningful, fun, part-time job working with children. We provide extensive paid training to help every instructor become confident and successful.

The ideal candidate:

Has a ballet, jazz, or tap background and familiarity with basic ballet, jazz, or tap dance terminology (professional or competitive experience is not required) Loves working with toddlers and young children Is energetic, positive, and encouraging Is dependable and professional Communicates well with both children and adults Is excited to be part of a creative, collaborative team Wants to make a lasting impact on children's lives If you're looking for a rewarding part-time position where you can share your love of dance while helping young children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of movement, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please describe your experience working with children ages 18 months to 10 years old, if applicable. Assuming the role is working out well for both parties, would you be able to make a year-long commitment to working at Bella Ballerina RVA? Please describe your ballet, jazz, and tap training and experience, if applicable.

Work Location:

In person