Children's Tap Dance Teacher

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

American Youth Dance Theater seeks a part-time Tap Instructor to teach on Wednesdays 3:30-6:15pm for the 2026/27 school year. The role requires several years of teaching children and teens (ages 4-12) and experience in choreographing polished recital dances.

Contract runs September through mid-June. Position involves teaching weekly technique classes, choreographing dances for recitals, selecting music and costumes, and attending staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching & choreography experience.
• College or Masters degree in dance preferred, but not required.
• Excellent classroom management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly tap technique classes.
• Choreograph dances for December and June recitals.
• Select recital music and costumes.
• Attend staff meetings (Sept, Nov, May).
• Complete year-end student evaluations.

Skills

Tap dancing

Choreography

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dance degree (college or masters)

Job description

Company: American Youth Dance Theater
Location: NY, NY
Compensation: 50$-$60 per 1-hour class commensurate with experience, pedagogical background, and qualifications

American Youth Dance Theater, Tap Instructor

Part-Time Position (3 hours per week)

Currently Accepting Applications for September 2026-June 2027 Contract

Position Description: American Youth Dance Theater seeks experienced instructor to teach Tap classes on Wednesdays 3:30-6:15pm for the 2026/27 school year. Must have several years of experience teaching children and teens ages 4-12 and be experienced at choreographing polished recital dances.

Contract is for September through mid-June.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Principal duties include teaching weekly technique classes and choreographing dances for December and June recitals. Related duties include selecting recital music and costumes, attending 3 staff meetings (September, November and May) and completing year end student evaluations.

There are additional time requirements during recital weeks including dress/tech rehearsals on weekday afternoons-evenings and performances on Friday evening & Saturday matinees and evening.

• Minimum of 3 years teaching & choreography experience
• College or Masters degree in dance preferred, but not required
• Excellent classroom management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit

Required Materials:

• Cover Letter describing your interest in this position
• Resume
• Teaching reel or video links to samples of your work
• Minimum of 2 professional references (must be from someone you have worked directly under)

About American Youth Dance Theater: to learn more about our school please visit www.aydt.nyc

American Youth Dance Theater
428 East 75 St
NY, NY, 10021
2127175419
www.aydt.nyc