What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor - Performing Arts Studio position at Melody Lane Academy of the Performing Arts?
Join Our Community as a Dance Instructor (All Levels)!
Do you light up a room full of kids? Melody Lane Dance Music & Drama Academy is looking for a Dance Instructor who teaches children first and steps second.
About Us:
We are a YPAD-certified performing arts studio where dance, music, and drama teach children more than technique, they teach confidence, responsibility, and community. At Melody Lane, families do not just enroll in classes. They become part of something bigger.
Our mission: Empowering Kids, Enriching Families, Shaping Tomorrow.
What You Will Do:
- Develop age-appropriate curriculum that grows with your students
- Direct and choreograph showcases and seasonal productions
- Create a safe, inclusive space where every student feels empowered to take creative risks
- Collaborate with our studio team on programming and student development
- Communicate with families about student progress and class expectations
Who We Are Looking For:
- You have experience teaching or leading groups of children
- You have dance training adequate to teach assigned levels safely
- You have reliable weekly availability matching the posted schedule
- You genuinely love working with kids — patience, warmth, and energy are your defaults
- You're organized, reliable, and follow through on commitments
- You're coachable — you welcome feedback and are always growing
You Are a Great Fit If You...
- Light up when you talk about dance and kids
- Value character development as much as technique
- Want to be part of a studio that puts students first
- Are looking for a creative home, not just a paycheck
This Is Not the Right Fit If You...
- Care more about competition trophies than the kid who finally nailed her first pirouette
- Prioritize your own artistic ego over student growth
- Struggle with structure, punctuality, or follow-through
- Are looking for a stepping stone — we want someone who wants to build something
- Cannot adapt your teaching for ages 3 through advanced
Schedule:
- Part-Time
- Monday-Thursday; afternoons/evenings during class hours
- Hours may differ during performance seasons & breaks
Why Melody Lane?
Melody Lane Dance Music & Drama Academy is dedicated to 'Inspiring through performing arts while building independence, leadership, responsibility, respect, and community.' We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality arts education in a nurturing, safe environment.