🌟 Join Our Team at Jete Dance Studio! 🌟

Location: 114 Pearl Street, Port Chester, NY

Position: Dance Instructor (All Levels & Styles)

Overview:

Jete Dance Studio is a thriving, community-centered dance studio in Port Chester, dedicated to providing exceptional dance education in a supportive and inspiring environment. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and skill levels grow into confident, skilled dancers—and individuals.

We’re currently seeking talented, committed, and energetic Dance Instructors to join our team for the 2025–2026 season! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while sharing your love of dance.

🎭 Styles We’re Hiring For:

• Creative Ballet & Pre-Ballet (ages 2.5+)
• Ballet (all levels)
• Hip Hop (all ages)
• Tap
• Jazz
• Acro for Dancers

✨ What You’ll Do:

As a Dance Instructor at Jete, you’ll be responsible for creating a positive, structured, and engaging class experience. Your role will directly support the studio’s success by inspiring students, delivering strong technical instruction, and upholding the values that set our studio apart.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and teach weekly dance classes aligned with age and skill levels
• Prepare students for performances and seasonal recitals
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented class environment
• Communicate regularly with studio staff and families
• Collaborate with the team to support studio events and performances
• Uphold safety standards and age-appropriate technique

🧡 What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for individuals who are not only skilled instructors but also embody the heart and values of Jete Dance Studio. Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for dance and inspiring young dancers
• Experience teaching one or more of the listed styles (prior classroom experience preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first mindset
• Willingness to grow through feedback and ongoing learning

🌱 Our Core Values:

• Student Growth – Helping dancers grow in confidence, skill, and self-expression
• Collaboration – Building a connected, communicative, and supportive team
• Excellence – Delivering high-quality instruction and memorable experiences to all students
• Lifelong Learning – Fostering personal and professional development for both staff and students

💼 Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly starting at $40 or Higher per class depending on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Discounts on studio programs and merchandise
• Performance and recital bonuses (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a team-focused studio culture
• Opportunity to grow into full time position

📋 Hiring Process:

We’re committed to a thoughtful, thorough hiring process that ensures the right fit for both you and our team.

1. Resume and Professional References – Submit resume, references, and availability to our email: [email protected]
2. Initial Interview – Let’s get to know each other and your dance background
3. Class Demo or Skill Assessment – Show us how you teach
4. Final Interview – Meet with studio leadership and ask any final questions
5. Offer – If it’s a match, we’ll send an offer and begin the onboarding process