Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PRE-BALLET DANCE INSTRUCTORS - PART-TIME - JENISON ACADEMY OF MUSIC

West Michigan's largest music school, the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids and in Jenison, is expanding to include pre-ballet dance classes and musical theatre choreography, and needs a part-time dance teacher (and substitute teacher) for young children.

Our goal is to have positive beginning dance classrooms staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique and choreography to developing important life skills in students!

If you love children and dance, if you are fluent in beginner ballet, are at least 18 years old, and if you have a passion for doing a good job, then this is the job for you.

Teacher pay $25-30/hour.

After-school or early evenings, Tuesday or Fridays preferred. Beginning November 2026. This position is for our Jenison location.

WEEKLY LESSON PLANS PROVIDED for pre-ballet, including music selections and class games and activities for the Around The World Fairytale Princess Ballet curriculum.

Job Requirements:

• Teaching experience with BEGINNER BALLET to young children, ages 3-7 in group settings.
• Stage experience with beginner ballet dance choreography, participating in shows and planning choreography sequences and blocking.
• Real world dance experience and professional training (studio/university or similar).
• Group class teaching experience.
• Positive classroom management techniques.
• Ability to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Participation in student showcases.
• Must be able to pass a national background check.

Personal skills:

• Dependability
• Professionalism
• Enthusiasm for dance
• Punctuality
• Friendliness
• Love of working with young children ages 3-6
• Ability to inspire students and encourage student participation
• Strong, effective communication skills with students and parents

Join us in nurturing the next generation of dancers while sharing your love of movement!

Job Tags

Part time, Afternoon shift

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