St. Augustine, FL | W2 | $26–$38/hr | Est. $40,000–$52,000+ annually | Fall 2026 Relocation assistance available.
We're looking for a dance educator who is done splitting their hours between multiple studios just to make ends meet. You want one studio, consistent hours, and a team who takes this as seriously as you do. You don't want to just show up, teach a class, and hope someone else fills in the gaps in their training; you want to actually move the needle in your students' progress.
About The Dancehouse & Co.
We are a technique-focused, competitive training studio in St. Augustine, Florida. No recitals. We train dancers, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our mission is to develop dancers of the highest caliber who lead themselves with discipline, serve others with humility, and rise together with integrity. We believe character matters as much as technical excellence; how a student faces a correction, treats a teammate, and shows up when it's hard is part of what we are building here. The dance is the tool, but the human is the point.
We are growing, and the people who join this faculty now will help shape what this program becomes.
About the Role
This position is listed as part-time by hours, but it is structured to be your primary income. Between base teaching hours, private lessons, choreography, and master classes, teachers in this role earn $40,000–$52,000+ annually.
Approximately 20 hours of class time per week, across all ages, levels, and genres. You will co-teach in larger classes and lead other classes independently. You will work directly with our Director of Education on student progress and curriculum. You will contribute to competitive choreography; lighter this first season, growing in seasons to come.
A typical week includes:
- PeeWee, Mini/Junior, and Teen/Senior classes (ages 5–18): co-teaching and leading
- Monday rehearsals for competitive groups, solos, and duos
- Weekly faculty meetings with our directors and lead instructor
- Private lessons and master classes based on your availability
Strong ballet and jazz technique foundation is required.
Who We're Looking For
You have a competitive background. The Dance Awards, NYCDA, National Dance Honors... You know what it takes to train at that level, and more importantly, you know how to give that standard of training to a student who is just starting out.
You can walk into a beginner class and break down technique into the right building blocks for a five-year-old. You can walk into an advanced company class and push a dancer toward a ceiling they didn't know they had. You care equally about both.
You chose teaching. You want to invest in the next generation and share your passion for dance. Watching students grow from no experience to competitive artists is what drives you.
You work well on a team. You want shared standards, honest communication, and colleagues who hold themselves to the same bar you do. You take feedback as an opportunity to grow. You show up prepared.
What success looks like in year one:
- You show up prepared. You know what you are teaching before you walk in the room.
- You set goals for your students and track their progress. You are thinking about their development between classes, not just during them.
- You are integrated into the team. You share the same standard and no one has to chase you down to hold it.
- Families want to book private lessons with you because they trust you with their child's growth.
- You care about this work. Not because someone is watching, but because that is who you are.
This is not the right role for you if:
- You want to teach without alignment to a shared program and curriculum
- Teaching is how you fund your performing career and not the primary thing
- You are not genuinely invested in beginner and younger students
- You are looking for something temporary
Compensation
$26–$38/hour for class hours, based on experience. Teacher certifications are paid for by the studio.
Estimated total annual compensation: $40,000–$52,000+, built from:
- Base teaching hours (~20 hrs/week)
- Private lessons at a higher hourly rate, on your schedule
- Choreography fees per piece (solos, duos, trios, groups)
- Master class and intensive opportunities at a higher rate
This is not a salary with a ceiling; it is an hourly base with real earning growth tied directly to your investment in the program. Teachers who build their private lesson schedule and take on choreography actively earn at the top of that range and beyond.
Raises are based on performance, not tenure. If you grow the program, your compensation grows with it.
What You're Walking Into
The team. You will work alongside our Owner, a Director of Education who oversees curriculum and faculty, and a Lead Instructor building our beginners into experienced artists. We plan together, cover each other, and hold a shared standard.
The students. High expectations are already in place. Students are held to dress code and a culture of ownership and accountability. Parent communications are handled by studio admin and do not fall on your back. You will not spend your career managing chaos; you will spend it teaching.
The program. We are structured around three training pillars: classical foundation, jazz technique, and versatility. Every class has a purpose. Every student has a clear progression path. Curriculum guidance and continued education are provided. You will know what you are building toward.
The opportunity. This studio is growing. Faculty members who are here now are not just filling a schedule; they are building the program. As the studio grows, so does this role: more choreography, more master classes, more leadership responsibility, and a path toward full-time employment with benefits.
About St. Augustine
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States; 45 minutes south of Jacksonville, about an hour from Orlando. Walkable historic district, beaches nearby, and a cost of living that makes a teaching career actually sustainable. If you are not local, we are open to covering relocation costs for the right candidate.
The Dancehouse & Co. | 51 Ellis Street, Suite 109, St. Augustine, FL 32095
Pay: $40,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
