Dance Instructor

ACAC Pennsylvania; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

ACAC Pennsylvania is seeking high-energy, kid-loving dance instructors to lead our youth program. Join a supportive team and turn your passion for dance into a role that celebrates movement and community.

You will teach fun, upbeat classes, create a safe, encouraging space for kids to learn, and engage with parents to celebrate progress. Prior dance or performing arts background is valued, and enthusiasm goes a long way in this role.

Qualifications

• Must love working with kids of all ages and bring enthusiasm and creativity to every class.
• Background in dance, theatre, cheer, or strong rhythm and movement is a plus.
• Be high-energy, positive, and open to feedback to improve your craft.
• Capable of leading a class with confidence, warmth, and spark.
• Availability Tuesday mornings & evenings and Wednesday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Teach fun, upbeat dance classes to kids in a welcoming environment.
• Bring enthusiasm and creativity to every session.
• Create a safe space where kids feel confident and excited to learn.
• Communicate with parents and cheer on each dancer’s progress.
• Inspire the next generation of dancers one shuffle-ball-change at a time.

Skills

Dance knowledge

Kids interaction

Energy & positivity

Communication with parents

Job description

Description

Do you love shuffle steps, pliés, and big smiles? It's your time to shine - join the acac dance team and turn your passion into a job you LOVE! We're on the hunt for high-energy, kid-loving dance instructors to lead the way in our growing youth program. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, former performer, or just someone who lives to dance, we want to meet you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Teaching fun, upbeat dance classes to kids in a welcoming, positive environment
• Bringing your enthusiasm and creativity to every class
• Creating a safe space where kids feel confident and excited to learn
• Communicating with parents and cheering on every dancer’s progress
• Inspiring the next generation of dancers - one shuffle-ball-change at a time!

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Love working with kids of all ages
• Have a background in dance, theatre, cheer, or just a deep love of rhythm and movement
• Bring high energy, positivity, and a can-do attitude to every class
• Are open to feedback and love finding new ways to improve your craft
• Can lead a room with confidence, warmth, and a little sparkle
• Are available Tuesday mornings & evenings and Wednesday evenings

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be ready to move - this is a hands-on, active role
• Ability to stand, walk, dance, and bend throughout your shift
• Must be able to demonstrate steps and assist children as needed

Bonus Points For:

• Experience choreographing routines
• Performing arts background
• That one time you turned a rainy day into a freestyle dance party

Why You’ll Love Working at acac: At acac, we’re more than just a fitness club — we’re a community. We believe in fun, movement, and making a difference in people’s lives every day. Our youth programs are built to help kids grow stronger, healthier, and more confident — and it all starts with amazing instructors like YOU.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.