What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen/Adult Contemporary & Ballet Instructor position at Birmingham Academy of Dance?
Dance Instructor – Teen Contemporary/Lyrical & Adult Ballet/Barre
Birmingham Academy of Dance is seeking a qualified, passionate, and experienced dance instructor to join our teaching staff for Tuesday evening classes.
We are looking for an instructor who is enthusiastic about teaching, enjoys working with both teens and adults, and is committed to creating a positive, encouraging, and professional classroom environment.
Classes:
- Teen Contemporary/Lyrical
- Adult Ballet/Barre
- Classes are back-to-back on Tuesday evenings
- 6:45 PM–8:15 PM
Responsibilities:
- Teach engaging, structured, and age-appropriate classes
- Provide quality technical and artistic instruction
- Create choreography and combinations appropriate for each class level
- Maintain a positive, supportive, and professional classroom environment
- Encourage students while helping them develop their technique, confidence, musicality, and artistry
- Communicate professionally with studio management, students, and families
- Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes
Qualifications:
- Several years of dance teaching experience required
- Strong background in contemporary and/or lyrical dance
- Strong ballet/barre knowledge and technique
- Previous experience teaching teens and/or adults preferred
- Must be able to teach every Tuesday night from now through May of 2027
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Reliable, professional, and enthusiastic
- Passionate about dance and teaching students of different ages and abilities
About Birmingham Academy of Dance:
Birmingham Academy of Dance is dedicated to providing quality dance education in a positive, encouraging, and professional environment. We value instructors who are passionate about their craft and genuinely enjoy helping students grow as dancers and individuals.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced instructor looking for a consistent Tuesday evening teaching position with a welcoming dance studio.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.5 per week
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in teaching dance?
- Are you free to work Tuesday evenings from October 2026 to May 2027?
- Do you have experience in teaching adult classes?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26