Associate Dance Teacher

Dance Connection; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Dance Connection in Bay Shore, NY, is seeking an Assistant Dance Teacher for the September 2025–June 2026 season to support Terrific Twos (ages 2), Preschool (ages 3–4), and Combo (ages 5–7) classes. The role involves assisting the lead teacher and fostering a positive learning environment for young dancers at our Bay Shore location.

The candidate will help with class preparation, supervise students, and maintain a professional, engaging classroom.

Qualifications

• Prior dance training and experience.
• Experience teaching and supervising children ages 2–7.
• Experience as an assistant teacher or dance teacher is a plus.
• Professional, organized, proactive, and friendly attitude.
• Ability to use the internet and email.
• Candidate must hold a high school diploma or equivalent GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the main teacher in Terrific Twos, Preschool & Combo classes.
• Support learning and classroom management for ages 2–7.
• Coordinate with scheduling and classroom preparation as needed.

Skills

Dance training

Teaching children 2–7

Assistant teaching experience

Professional demeanor

Internet & email use

GED or high school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Opening for September 2025-June 2026 Season
Assistant Dance Teacher: Terrific Twos, Preschool & Combo (dancers ages 2-7)

Dance Connection is seeking assistant teacher for its Terrific Twos (age 2), Preschool (ages 3-4) and Combo (ages 5-7) classes for its Bay Shore location. Our performing arts school has an emphasis on excellence and love for the art of dance with a large student base of dancers aged 2 to adult.

Our Terrific Twos, Preschool, and Combo programs are unique and highly specialized and we take the education of these children very seriously. We are looking for a candidate who is ready to jump right in and learn the particulars of these programs to assist the main teacher in the class. This position would be good for someone who enjoys being an assistant teacher or who would like to eventually become a Preschool/Combo dance teacher on our staff.

Availability: Seeking a candidate with availability for weekday afternoon/evenings, Saturdays, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesday mornings.

Requirements:

• Prior dance training and experience.
• Experience with teaching and supervising children ages 2-7.
• Experience as an assistant dance teacher or dance teacher is a plus, but not required.
• Professional, organized, proactive, and friendly attitude.
• Ability to use the internet and email.
• Candidate must hold a high school diploma or equivalent GED.