Dance instructor

Intuit, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Dance Quest International in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, Florida is seeking energetic dance instructors to lead age-appropriate classes and help create a welcoming, structured environment for students and families.

Instructors may teach at our main studio location and/or local school partner sites, bringing warmth, leadership, and professionalism to every class while guiding student growth in confidence and artistry.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching or assisting experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation.
• Evening and/or weekend availability.
• Passion for mentoring and encouraging students.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly dance classes for ages preschool through teen
• Create a positive, high-energy classroom environment
• Prepare choreography and lesson plans appropriate for each age group
• Maintain professionalism and strong communication with families and staff
• Assist with showcases, performances, rehearsals, camps, and special events
• Arrive on time and prepared for all classes and meetings
• Support student growth both technically and personally

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Dependable / reliable

Teamwork / collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Mentoring passion

Job description

About Dance Quest International

Dance Quest International is a fast-growing dance education company serving students across studio and partner school programs throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are focused on creating an encouraging, high-energy environment where students grow in confidence, discipline, artistry, and character.

We are looking for instructors who bring strong classroom leadership, positive energy, professionalism, and a passion for developing young dancers.

Position Overview

Dance Instructors at Dance Quest International lead engaging, age-appropriate classes while helping create a welcoming and structured environment for students and families. Instructors may teach at our main studio location and/or local school partner sites.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves working with children and families

• Can command a room with both warmth and structure

• Is dependable, organized, and growth-minded

• Wants to be part of a creative, team-oriented culture

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly dance classes for ages preschool through teen

• Create a positive, high-energy classroom environment

• Prepare choreography and lesson plans appropriate for each age group

• Maintain professionalism and strong communication with families and staff

• Assist with showcases, performances, rehearsals, camps, and special events

• Arrive on time and prepared for all classes and meetings

• Support student growth both technically and personally

Styles We Are Hiring For

We are currently seeking instructors with experience in one or more of the following:

• Jazz

• Ballet

• Tap

• Hip Hop

• Contemporary

• Acro

• Preschool Dance / Creative Movement

Qualifications

• Prior teaching or assisting experience preferred

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Reliable transportation

• Evening and/or weekend availability

• Passion for mentoring and encouraging students

What We Value

• Energy

• Professionalism

• Initiative

• Creativity

• Adaptability

• Strong leadership

• Team-first mindset

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience and class load

• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

• Flexible scheduling opportunities available

Location

Greater Tampa Bay Area, Florida