Maternity Leave Dance Instructor Temporary Position with Potential for Ongoing Teaching Miss Autumn's Dance Class | Quakertown, PA Miss Autumn's Dance Class is looking for one or more experienced, caring dance instructors to join our teaching team during a maternity leave beginning approximately mid-to-late November 2026 and continuing through January 2027 , with the possibility of an extension. There may also be an opportunity for the right teacher to continue with our studio beyond the maternity leave through substitute teaching, summer classes, or a future permanent teaching position. You do not need to be available for the entire schedule. While we would love to find one teacher who can cover multiple evenings, qualified teachers who are available for only one evening or specific genres are strongly encouraged to apply. Classes Needing Coverage Mondays | 5:15-8:45 PM Hip Hop Level 3 — 5:15-6:00 PM Modern Level 3 — 6:00-7:00 PM Modern Level 4 — 7:00-8:00 PM Hip Hop Level 4 — 8:00-8:45 PM Tuesdays | 5:15-8:00 PM Jazz Levels 2, 3 & 4 — three consecutive classes Thursdays | 5:15-8:00 PM Tap Levels 2, 3 & 4 — three consecutive classes Our Level 2-4 students range from approximately 9-18 years old . What We're Looking For We are looking for a teacher who can walk into an established classroom and provide a strong, meaningful technique class . This is not simply a position for supervising rehearsals or running choreography. Our students should continue learning and progressing while their regular teacher is away. Teaching experience is preferred, although we are open to considering a strongly trained dancer who has the maturity, communication skills, and natural ability to work well with children and teens. Depending on the classes you are interested in teaching:

Hip Hop:

Strong hip hop background and teaching experience are preferred.

Modern:

Modern training is preferred; teachers with a strong contemporary background are also encouraged to apply.

Jazz:

Strong jazz technique and the ability to teach multiple levels.

Tap:

Strong tap background and teaching experience are preferred. There may be existing choreography that needs to be reviewed or cleaned, but the primary responsibility of this position is teaching quality dance classes and continuing our students' technical education. The Person Matters Just as Much as the Teacher Miss Autumn's Dance Class is a family-friendly, performance-based dance studio, but our studio is about much more than dance. We believe children deserve a place where they belong, feel loved, accepted, encouraged, and special. We are protective of the culture we have built and are looking for someone who will genuinely care about our students while maintaining a positive, professional classroom. Our core values are Trust, Dedication, and Respect , and we want the teacher stepping into these classes to reflect those values in the way they teach, communicate, and interact with our students and team.

The right person will be:

Dependable and punctual Warm and encouraging while maintaining strong classroom leadership Professional in communication and conduct Comfortable working with children and teenagers Confident teaching technique and giving appropriate corrections Respectful of an established studio curriculum and culture Committed to creating a safe, positive learning environment Requirements Candidates must be willing and able to complete all required background checks and Pennsylvania clearances for working with children, including applicable Pennsylvania Child Abuse and criminal background clearances . Reliable transportation to our Quakertown studio is required. To Apply Please send us your resume or a brief description of your dance and teaching background.

Please also tell us:

Which genres you are comfortable teaching Which of the Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday schedules you are available for Your experience teaching children and teens A little about the kind of classroom environment you like to create We would love to find someone who can care for these classes while their teacher is away, and perhaps become part of our dance family beyond this maternity leave.

Pay:

$20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person