Dance Teacher Jobs
Dance teacher jobs are open across K-12 schools, performing arts studios, community centers, and higher education, at every level from entry-level instructor to department head, with specializations in ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Student Success Advisor, Family Enrollment Specialist & Dance Teaching Assistant
Piedmont School of Music & Dance (PSMD) Location: [Charlotte, NC 28269 and/or Concord/Kannapolis, NC 28083] Job type: Part-time, in person Pay: $21.00–$23.00 per hour
Do you genuinely enjoy helping people? Do you remember names, solve problems before they're asked, and make everyone feel welcome the moment they walk through the door? Do you love dance and want to be in the studio with students, not just at the front desk?
If so, we'd love to meet you.
At Piedmont School of Music & Dance, we're much more than a dance and music school. Our mission is to develop leadership, confidence, and character through exceptional dance and music education. Every interaction with our students and families helps shape that experience.
We're looking for a team member to be the face of our school and to support our dance program. This is much more than a receptionist position. You'll welcome new families, create exceptional customer experiences, and help prospective students become lifelong members of the PSMD family. You'll also support our dance faculty by assisting in classes and, with the right experience, leading classes as a substitute instructor.
Schedule
Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week:
- Monday–Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Time in the classroom is scheduled around front desk coverage and studio needs.
Compensation & Growth
- Starting pay: $21.00 per hour
- 90-day performance review: Increase to $23.00 per hour based on successful performance
- Growth opportunity: Exceptional performers are eligible to earn up to $24.00 - $25.00 per hour within their first year, based on performance and contribution
- Substitute lead teaching: Based upon experience for classes you lead as a substitute instructor
- Performance bonuses: Monthly bonuses may be available based on enrollment conversion goals and student and family retention
We believe exceptional service deserves exceptional compensation, and we reward outstanding performance.
Your Primary Mission
Your most important responsibility will be helping prospective families become part of the PSMD community. You'll conduct enrollment conferences, answer questions, learn about each child's goals, and confidently recommend the programs that best fit their needs. Every conversation should leave families feeling excited, informed, and confident in their decision to join our school.
Responsibilities
Front desk and enrollment
- Welcome every student, parent, and guest with warmth and professionalism
- Conduct enrollment conferences with prospective families
- Guide new families through registration and enrollment
- Respond to all inquiries within one business day
- Build strong relationships with current families
- Resolve questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front lobby
- Prepare end-of-day enrollment and activity reports for management
- Assist with general administrative tasks and office organization
Dance classroom support
- Assist dance instructors in class by helping students with technique, transitions, and routines
- Help with attendance, class set-up, and keeping students focused and safe
- Support younger dancers and trial students so they feel welcome and successful
- Lead classes as a substitute instructor when needed, following the class plan and curriculum
- Communicate with instructors and studio management about student progress and class needs
What Success Looks Like
We're looking for someone who measures success by the relationships they build, not just the tasks they complete. Successful team members:
- Convert 80% or more of qualified trial students into enrolled families
- Respond to all inquiries within one business day
- Learn and remember students' and families' names
- Create an outstanding first impression for every visitor
- Handle challenging conversations with confidence, professionalism, and empathy
- Help retain students by creating exceptional customer experiences
- Keep the front office organized and welcoming
- Anticipate the needs of teachers, students, and families
- Step in confidently to assist or substitute in a dance class when the studio needs it
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Friendly, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with people
- An exceptional communicator
- Professional, dependable, and punctual
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Calm under pressure
- Great with both children and adults
- A proactive problem solver
- Confident leading conversations and helping families make decisions
- Positive, coachable, and eager to learn
Qualifications
Required
- Dance experience or training, and comfort working with children in a classroom setting
- Customer service experience preferred
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable availability for the schedule above
Required to lead classes as a substitute
- Prior dance training or a dance degree, and experience teaching dance
Highly valued
- Experience in hospitality, admissions, sales, banking, healthcare, boutique fitness, retail leadership, or customer success
- Experience teaching or assisting multiple age groups and levels
- Experience preparing students for performances and recitals
Why You'll Love Working at PSMD
You'll join a team that believes people come first. Every day, you'll help children discover confidence, build lasting relationships with families, and contribute to an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders through dance and music. It's an opportunity to build a meaningful career in customer service, enrollment, and student success while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, and to be in the dance studio doing it.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction that includes your customer service experience, your dance background, and the ages and styles you most enjoy working with.
Work location: In person
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Student Success Advisor, Family Enrollment Specialist & Dance Teaching Assistant
Piedmont School of Music & Dance (PSMD) Location: [Charlotte, NC 28269 and/or Concord/Kannapolis, NC 28083] Job type: Part-time, in person Pay: $21.00–$23.00 per hour
Do you genuinely enjoy helping people? Do you remember names, solve problems before they're asked, and make everyone feel welcome the moment they walk through the door? Do you love dance and want to be in the studio with students, not just at the front desk?
If so, we'd love to meet you.
At Piedmont School of Music & Dance, we're much more than a dance and music school. Our mission is to develop leadership, confidence, and character through exceptional dance and music education. Every interaction with our students and families helps shape that experience.
We're looking for a team member to be the face of our school and to support our dance program. This is much more than a receptionist position. You'll welcome new families, create exceptional customer experiences, and help prospective students become lifelong members of the PSMD family. You'll also support our dance faculty by assisting in classes and, with the right experience, leading classes as a substitute instructor.
Schedule
Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week:
- Monday–Thursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Time in the classroom is scheduled around front desk coverage and studio needs.
Compensation & Growth
- Starting pay: $21.00 per hour
- 90-day performance review: Increase to $23.00 per hour based on successful performance
- Growth opportunity: Exceptional performers are eligible to earn up to $24.00 - $25.00 per hour within their first year, based on performance and contribution
- Substitute lead teaching: Based upon experience for classes you lead as a substitute instructor
- Performance bonuses: Monthly bonuses may be available based on enrollment conversion goals and student and family retention
We believe exceptional service deserves exceptional compensation, and we reward outstanding performance.
Your Primary Mission
Your most important responsibility will be helping prospective families become part of the PSMD community. You'll conduct enrollment conferences, answer questions, learn about each child's goals, and confidently recommend the programs that best fit their needs. Every conversation should leave families feeling excited, informed, and confident in their decision to join our school.
Responsibilities
Front desk and enrollment
- Welcome every student, parent, and guest with warmth and professionalism
- Conduct enrollment conferences with prospective families
- Guide new families through registration and enrollment
- Respond to all inquiries within one business day
- Build strong relationships with current families
- Resolve questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front lobby
- Prepare end-of-day enrollment and activity reports for management
- Assist with general administrative tasks and office organization
Dance classroom support
- Assist dance instructors in class by helping students with technique, transitions, and routines
- Help with attendance, class set-up, and keeping students focused and safe
- Support younger dancers and trial students so they feel welcome and successful
- Lead classes as a substitute instructor when needed, following the class plan and curriculum
- Communicate with instructors and studio management about student progress and class needs
What Success Looks Like
We're looking for someone who measures success by the relationships they build, not just the tasks they complete. Successful team members:
- Convert 80% or more of qualified trial students into enrolled families
- Respond to all inquiries within one business day
- Learn and remember students' and families' names
- Create an outstanding first impression for every visitor
- Handle challenging conversations with confidence, professionalism, and empathy
- Help retain students by creating exceptional customer experiences
- Keep the front office organized and welcoming
- Anticipate the needs of teachers, students, and families
- Step in confidently to assist or substitute in a dance class when the studio needs it
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Friendly, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with people
- An exceptional communicator
- Professional, dependable, and punctual
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Calm under pressure
- Great with both children and adults
- A proactive problem solver
- Confident leading conversations and helping families make decisions
- Positive, coachable, and eager to learn
Qualifications
Required
- Dance experience or training, and comfort working with children in a classroom setting
- Customer service experience preferred
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable availability for the schedule above
Required to lead classes as a substitute
- Prior dance training or a dance degree, and experience teaching dance
Highly valued
- Experience in hospitality, admissions, sales, banking, healthcare, boutique fitness, retail leadership, or customer success
- Experience teaching or assisting multiple age groups and levels
- Experience preparing students for performances and recitals
Why You'll Love Working at PSMD
You'll join a team that believes people come first. Every day, you'll help children discover confidence, build lasting relationships with families, and contribute to an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders through dance and music. It's an opportunity to build a meaningful career in customer service, enrollment, and student success while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, and to be in the dance studio doing it.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction that includes your customer service experience, your dance background, and the ages and styles you most enjoy working with.
Work location: In person
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dance teacher jobs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in one or more dance techniques such as ballet, jazz, or contemporary
- Experience teaching age-appropriate classes across multiple skill levels
- State teaching certification or licensure for K-12 public school positions
- CPR and first aid certification, often required for youth-serving organizations
- Ability to design curriculum, lesson plans, and age-appropriate choreography
- Experience managing recitals, showcases, or competitive performance events
Tips for Your Dance Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Studio, school district, and university dance programs each expect different emphasis. Highlight repertoire and recital production for studios, state teaching licensure for K-12 positions, and choreographic or research work for college and university roles.
Film a short audition reel now
Many dance teacher postings ask for a video sample before the first interview. Record a two-to-three-minute clip demonstrating your primary technique so you can submit it the moment a listing requests one, without scrambling.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dance teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Verify licensure requirements before applying
K-12 dance teacher positions in public schools require state-issued teaching certification, and requirements differ by state. Confirm your credentials meet the posting's state before applying so your application isn't screened out for a correctable gap.
Prepare a demo lesson for your interview
Most in-person interviews for dance teacher roles include a live or recorded teaching demonstration. Know the age group and skill level in advance, plan a full warm-up-to-cool-down structure, and practice your verbal cues as much as your movement.
Negotiate your performance and prep stipends
Base pay rarely reflects recital coordination, costume oversight, or after-hours rehearsals. Ask directly about stipends for productions and competitions during the offer stage, before you accept, since these terms are rarely posted in the listing itself.
Dance Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dance teachers?
JMD Studios, Lokahi Dance, and Kipp Nashville are hiring the most dance teachers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts and privately owned studios tend to post the highest volume of openings throughout the year.
How many dance teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of dance teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most studio and classroom instruction. The remote share is highest in curriculum development, online instruction for adult learners, and dance wellness coaching roles where in-person technique correction is less central.
How do you become a dance teacher?
Start by building a strong foundation in at least one technique through formal training, a dance degree, or intensive study with established programs. For K-12 public schools, you'll need a state-issued teaching license, which requires completing an accredited education program and passing certification exams. For studios and private programs, professional performance or teaching experience typically carries more weight than a degree alone.
How do you get hired as a dance teacher with little experience?
Focus on roles that value raw technique and enthusiasm over a long teaching history, such as assistant instructor positions, after-school programs, and community recreation centers. Offer to assist an established teacher to build classroom hours, document every class you lead regardless of setting, and prepare a short demo video that shows your ability to break down movement for beginners. These steps make an entry-level application far more competitive.
What does the dance teacher interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to review your background, technique training, and availability. A second round typically includes a live or recorded teaching demonstration where you lead a class or class segment for the hiring panel or actual students. Some school districts add a formal observation period or require you to submit lesson plans before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to dance teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to dance teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your technique, age group, and setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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