Preschool Enrichment Instructor (Part-Time)

Preschool Enrichment Instructor (Part-Time)

Approximately 2.5 hours per week during the school year
Potential for additional hours as the program grows

Do you love working with young children? Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about helping preschoolers learn through play?

First City Dance Center is seeking two part-time Preschool Enrichment Instructors to help launch our new Studio Fine Arts Club, a preschool enrichment program for children ages 3–5 that introduces children to the joy of dance, music, movement, art, drama, and creative play.

This position is ideal for a preschool teacher, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, retiree, or anyone looking for a rewarding daytime position. As our Studio Fine Arts Club grows, there will be opportunities to teach additional classes and increase your hours.

We're looking for caring, dependable individuals who love working with young children and believe every child deserves to feel successful, encouraged, and excited to learn. If you have experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education, or children's programming, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging Studio Fine Arts Club classes for children ages 3–5.
• Create a fun, safe, and encouraging classroom environment.
• Help children build confidence, creativity, coordination, and social skills through movement, music, art, and imaginative play.
• Follow our provided curriculum and lesson plans.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Represent First City Dance Center while providing exceptional customer service.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about working with young children.
• Patient, energetic, and dependable.
• Comfortable leading groups of children ages 3–5.
• Professional, organized, and eager to learn.
• A positive team player who welcomes feedback.
• Excited to help build a brand-new program from the ground up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in preschool, childcare, early childhood education, camps, or children's activities.
• Experience in dance, music, theater, art, fitness, or another creative field is a plus, but not required.
• An early childhood education degree or teaching credential is preferred, but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer

• Paid Studio Fine Arts Club Instructor Certification for instructors who do not already hold an early childhood education degree or teaching credential.
• Paid training and ongoing support.
• Complete curriculum and lesson plans—no lesson planning required.
• All supplies and teaching materials provided.
• A supportive, family-oriented team.
• Opportunity to grow with a brand-new program and teach additional classes as enrollment increases.
• Employee discounts on FCDC programs for your family.

Schedule

• Approximately 2.5 hours per week during the school year.
• Consistent weekday daytime schedule.
• Potential for summer teaching opportunities.
• Potential for additional hours as new classes are added.

Compensation

Starting at $18 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience, qualifications, and relevant certifications.

About First City Dance Center

First City Dance Center is more than a dance studio—we're a community where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, creativity, and character. We believe every child deserves a place to feel seen, supported, and successful. Through positive, high-quality instruction, we help children discover the joy of learning while building confidence that extends far beyond the classroom.

Experience in dance is a plus, but not required. We're primarily looking for someone with a passion for working with young children. If you don't already have an early childhood education degree or teaching credential, we'll provide the required Studio Fine Arts Club Instructor Certification, along with the curriculum, training, and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about helping young children grow through creativity, movement, and the arts, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us:

• About your experience working with young children.
• Why you'd like to join the First City Dance Center team.
• What excites you most about helping preschoolers learn through creativity, movement, and the arts.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18