Parent & Me Dance Teacher

showcasedancestudio; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Curriculum provided

4-week mini sessions

Free certifications: YPAD CPR/FirstAid

Tuition discount + recital tickets

Professional development

Job summary

Showcase Dance Studio in Manassas, VA, seeks a Parent & Me Dance Instructor to lead 4-week mini sessions for 15 months–4 years and their caregivers. The curriculum and music are provided, and the right instructor will bring it to life with energy and care.

The role emphasizes guiding caregiver participation, introducing basic dance concepts, and creating a positive first dance experience in a welcoming classroom.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with children ages 15 months–4 years.
• Warm, energetic, patient, and encouraging.
• Comfortable teaching with parents and caregivers participating in the classroom.
• Understands toddlers are unpredictable and can adjust activities as needed.
• Keeps young children engaged through movement, music, imagination, props, and play.
• Creates a welcoming environment for children and caregivers.
• Dependable, organized, and respectful of schedules.
• Leads with kindness, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Follows an established curriculum while bringing personal energy.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Parent & Me classes using the established curriculum and playlists.
• Guide caregivers in how to participate and assist their child throughout class.
• Introduce young dancers to rhythm, counting, creative movement, and basic dance concepts.
• Incorporate music, imagination, props, and age-appropriate activities.
• Help children practice classroom skills such as listening, taking turns, sharing, and following directions.
• Create a positive first experience with dance for both child and caregiver.
• Adapt activities as needed based on energy and needs of each group.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with families and the Showcase Dance Studio team.

Skills

Early childhood education

Patience

Engaging children

Working with caregivers

Job description

Parent & Me Dance Instructor

Connect. Encourage. Inspire.

Do you love working with little ones and have the energy, patience, and personality to make their first dance experience something special?

Showcase Dance Studio is seeking an enthusiastic Parent & Me Dance Instructor to lead our 4-week mini sessions for children ages 15 months–4 years and their caregivers.

The best part? The curriculum and music are already created and ready for you. We’re looking for the right instructor to bring it all to life!

What Makes Showcase Different

At Showcase Dance Studio, dance lessons teach life lessons. Our youngest dancers are beginning much more than their dance journey—they’re learning how to participate in a classroom, follow directions, interact with others, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement.

• Age-Appropriate Learning: Movement, music, and activities designed specifically for young children
• Family Connection: Creating a positive experience for both children and their caregivers
• Whole-Child Development: Encouraging coordination, rhythm, listening skills, sharing, manners, and independence
• Safe & Supportive Environment: Helping children feel comfortable and successful as they experience a dance classroom for the first time

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Pay
• Ready-to-Teach Curriculum: Lesson plans, activities, and music are provided
• 4-Week Mini Sessions: A short-session commitment rather than a traditional September–June class
• Free Certifications: YPAD, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Background Check
• Family Perks: 20% tuition discount + free recital tickets
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and support from our leadership team
• Purpose-Driven Work: Help create a child's very first positive experience with dance

Instructor Career & Growth Path

At Showcase Dance Studio, we offer a clear Instructor Career & Growth Path designed to support dedicated educators with transparency, structure, and long-term opportunity.

Starting pay is determined using our structured framework, which considers verifiable teaching experience, training, and alignment with current studio needs. Instructors who are interested in additional opportunities may have the ability to grow into other teaching, private lesson, choreography, or studio roles as opportunities become available.

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Genuinely enjoys working with children ages 15 months–4 years
• Is warm, energetic, patient, and encouraging
• Is comfortable teaching with parents and caregivers participating in the classroom
• Understands that toddlers are wonderfully unpredictable and can confidently adjust when an activity doesn't go exactly as planned
• Can keep young children engaged through movement, music, imagination, props, and play
• Creates a welcoming environment where both children and caregivers feel comfortable
• Is dependable, organized, and respects schedulesLeads with kindness, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Can follow an established curriculum while bringing their own personality and energy to the classroom

Teaching Schedule

Our Parent & Me program is offered in 4-week mini sessions on Saturdays.

This position is ideal for an instructor who enjoys early childhood education and would like a smaller teaching commitment rather than a full traditional dance season.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teaching engaging Parent & Me classes using our established curriculum and playlists
• Guiding caregivers in how to participate and assist their child throughout class
• Introducing young dancers to rhythm, counting, creative movement, and basic dance concepts
• Incorporating music, imagination, props, and age-appropriate activities
• Helping children practice classroom skills such as listening, taking turns, sharing, and following directions
• Creating a positive first experience with dance for both the child and caregiver
• Adapting activities as needed based on the energy and needs of each group
• Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming, and encouraging classroom environment
• Communicating professionally with families and the Showcase Dance Studio team

Dance teaching experience is valuable, but early childhood experience, personality, patience, and the ability to connect with little ones and their caregivers are especially important for this role.

We’ll reach out if it’s a great fit.

Create their first dance memories. Build confidence. Teach with purpose.