Ballet Teacher

West Valley Dance Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Childcare/Private Education Tuition at

Job summary

West Valley Dance Company in San Jose seeks a passionate part-time Ballet Teacher for our Bascom Avenue studio. You will deliver engaging ballet classes to dancers from 18 months to 18 years, fostering technique, creativity, and confidence in a supportive environment.

Hours are Monday–Friday 4:00–8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Compensation ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, depending on experience and position requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ballet to children across age ranges.
• Ability to create a supportive, encouraging classroom environment.
• Excellent communication with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and professional ballet instruction to students of varying ages and abilities
• Create a supportive, encouraging classroom environment where every dancer can grow
• Inspire creativity, confidence, and teamwork through movement and performance
• Maintain strong communication with families and studio leadership
• Contribute to a positive studio culture rooted in passion, excellence, and community

Skills

Ballet teaching

Child-focused teaching

Classroom management

Job description

West Valley Dance Company is a premier dance studio with locations in San Jose, Willow Glen, and Mountain View, offering professional dance education for dancers of all ages and skill levels. As a subdivision of Action Day Schools, WVDC blends high-quality dance training with a deep commitment to child development, confidence building, and community.

At West Valley Dance Company, dance is more than technique, it’s about creativity, connection, and growth. Our studios provide a welcoming environment where dancers feel supported, families feel connected, and students develop valuable life skills such as commitment, respect, teamwork, and perseverance.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced part-time Ballet Teacher to join our team at our Bascom Avenue studio in San Jose.

Schedule: Monday–Friday from 4:00–8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Our instructors work with dancers ranging from 18 months to 18 years old, teaching a variety of styles while fostering confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance. WVDC instructors are more than teachers- they are mentors who inspire and guide the next generation of dancers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide engaging and professional ballet instruction to students of varying ages and abilities
• Create a supportive, encouraging classroom environment where every dancer can grow
• Inspire creativity, confidence, and teamwork through movement and performance
• Maintain strong communication with families and studio leadership
• Contribute to a positive studio culture rooted in passion, excellence, and community

Compensation: $25-50/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong dance background and a genuine passion for both dance and teaching
• Have experience working with children and students ages 18 months–18 years (preferred)
• Bring energy, creativity, and encouragement into every class
• Be committed to helping dancers develop both technical skills and confidence for life
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and team members
• Be reliable, professional, and a collaborative team player
• Have reliable transportation and a desire to continue learning and growing

Benefits for employees who work 30 hrs+ per week include:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits at our parent company, Action Day Schools. At WVDC, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!