Part-Time Dance Instructor — Inspire Kids & Teens, Bay Area

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, 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.