Do you remember the teacher who made you feel like you could do anything? Be that person. At Stage Images, our instructors do more than teach steps: they build confident, kind, capable young humans, one class at a time. About Us We provide intentional, technique-driven training within a supportive, community-focused environment for dancers ages 2.5 through adult. At Stage Images Dance Studio, our faculty is made up of passionate, experienced educators who are committed to developing dancers as artists, athletes, and individuals. Each team member brings a unique blend of training, expertise, and mentorship

• ensuring our dancers receive thoughtful, age-appropriate instruction in a supportive and professional environment.

Your Role As a Dance Instructor, you will lead classes across all levels, from our youngest movers to advanced performers.

You own your classroom:

the safety, the structure, the energy, and the growth of every performer in it. You will report to either studio director. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Classroom Leadership Lead safe, structured, engaging classes that follow appropriate curriculum and lesson plans Hold calm classroom authority: clear expectations, warm corrections, set boundaries Deliver age-appropriate instruction and corrections for every level you teach Track each performer's skills progression and celebrate growth Performance and End of Year Show Readiness Choreograph and prepare your classes for Winter Show and End Of the Year Show Build performance confidence progressively through the season Support studio events, dress rehearsals, and production weeks as scheduled Community and Professionalism Greet families warmly and communicate professionally at drop-off and pick-up Arrive early, prepared, with music and lesson plan ready, every class Communicate proactively with the Artistic Director using Slack Take weekly attendance and note any behavioral issues, positive interactions, and other behaivor Protect and model Stage Images culture and values Qualifications Experience teaching or leading groups of children (dance, education, camps, or coaching) Dance training adequate to teach assigned levels safely and correctly Reliable availability matching the schedule below Clean background check

Preferred:

training in multiple genres, recital or production experience, early childhood experience What We Are Looking For We hire humans who nurture first, professionals who execute second, and technical experts third. A warm, coachable teacher with growing technique will always beat a brilliant technician who is cold with kids. We are looking for teachers that consider the whole human, not just the dancer. We are looking for instructors with experience in: Contemporary, Lyrical, and or Modern Jazz Hip hop Early Childhood Dance Competition Choreography and Technique Acro/Tumbling This is not the right fit if you... Want a drop-in gig where you teach your own material and leave Care more about choreography awards than about the child in front of you Are not consistently available: our performers count on seeing your face every week Bristle at feedback or structured curriculum See younger or beginning classes as a stepping stone instead of the real work Schedule Dependent on the day, we do have a set schedule in place for the new dance year. Approximately 1 to 15 hours per week. Consistent weekly attendance is a firm requirement: our performers and families depend on it. There is availability on the following days: Monday

• 4:30-7:30 pm (mainly contemporary/lyrical) Tuesday
• 4:30-7:30 pm (mix of hip hop and jazz) Wednesday 4:30-8:30 pm (mix of ballet and contemporary) Saturday 9:30 am
• 12:30 pm (beginning jazz, beginning tap, and early childhood dance) Compensation We start at $30, depending on experience and genres taught.

Rate negotiable. Season Details Our season runs August through June, ending in Gala (recital). Summer camps and intensives offer additional teaching opportunities. Key commitments include dress rehearsals, Winter Show, Gala week, and Picture Week. Why Join Us A collaborative, supportive team culture: no studio politics, no spotlight wars The chance to shape confident, kind young performers and watch them flourish We believe dance is for every body, providing an inclusive environment Respectful of every dancer, irregardless of committment and level How to Apply Email your resume to mkelley@stageimagesdance.com with a short note (or a 2-minute video) telling us about a teacher who changed your life and what you took from them into your own teaching. Applications without this step will not be reviewed. If you would like to apply on Indeed, please upload the resume here and send in a short video or note replying to the prompt above.

Pay:

$30.00

• $65.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person