Dance Teacher

West Valley Dance Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

FSA

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition discount at Action Day Schools

Job summary

West Valley Dance Company, a premier Bay Area studio with locations in San Jose, Willow Glen and Mountain View, seeks passionate part-time Dance Teachers to instruct jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop. Classes run Monday–Friday 4:00–8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm, serving dancers from 18 months to 18 years old.

You will motivate students, foster creativity and confidence, and partner with families and studio leadership to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong dance background and training.
• Experience teaching children and students aged 18 months to 18 years.
• Energy, creativity, and encouragement in every class.
• Reliability, professionalism, and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and professional dance 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

Dance instruction

Teaching children

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Reliability

Creativity

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 passionate and experienced part-time Dance Teachers to instruct our jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop classes at our dance studios.

Schedule:

Monday- Friday from 4:00- 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am- 1:00pm.

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 dance 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:

$25-40/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 for travel between our Bay Area studio locations, 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!