Dance Teacher Position Available
We are a thriving dance studio located in the Hixson area of Chattanooga. Our studio is dedicated to providing exceptional dance education and fostering a love for dance among our students. With a passionate team and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create a positive and inspiring environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. At Chattanooga Dance Theatre we focus to build skills, confidence, and friendships through classes, performances, and social events. The position of dance teacher requires a high-energy candidate that cares deeply about dance education.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
- Teaching dance classes throughout the week
- Working and assisting the events manager with social events 5-8 times per year
- Taking photos and posting to social media
- Choreographing for School Showcase and Performance Company productions
- Attending four teacher training sessions and meetings throughout the year.
- Filling out evaluations of students every Spring
- Promoting Chattanooga Dance Theatre throughout the community
- Assisting backstage at all major productions including Nooga Nutcracker, Spring Gala, and School Showcase
Requirements: To excel in this role, we are seeking individuals who align with our studio's values and possess the following qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Passion for dance and teaching
- Intermediate or advanced training in dance, specifically in one or more of these areas: ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, acro
- Enthusiasm to continue learning and improving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with partners, fellow staff members, students, and parents.
- BA or BFA in Dance a plus
- Experience with childcare a plus
Key Priorities and Metrics:
- Hold dance classes with proper presence and control of class.
- Teach classes that hold dancers interest and cover all vocabulary on the assigned syllabus
- Promote Chattanooga Dance Theatre in the community
- Set creative and entertaining choreography with music and program notes turned in on deadlines.
Schedule and Availability
- Teach 1-5 evenings a week and/or Saturday mornings, Some classes may be held weekday mornings
- Must be available 10-20 weekend afternoon and evenings throughout the year for events and performances, some on Sunday, most on Saturday.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive starting pay $25-$40 per class on W2, depending on previous education and experience. Raises will be analyzed yearly, and given based on growth.
- Administrative work $13 per hour
- Monthly reimbursement for music subscription such as Spotify or Apple Music
- Opportunity for raises and promotions yearly based on excellent performance
- Professional development opportunities
- Free dance class tuition for self and discounted dance classes for spouses and dependents
- 30% discount at The Batterie
- One free pair of teaching shoes per year
Hiring Process: We believe in a thorough and fair hiring process to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our studio. Our hiring process typically includes:
- Resume: Please send your resume with cover letter to by July 8th, 2026.
- Application: Once your resume is received, we will send you a questionnaire form. Complete this online application form, providing all requested information.
- Skill Assessment: Selected candidates will be invited to guest teach one or more classes for skill assessment.
- Final Interview: A final interview will be conducted with key members of our team to further evaluate the candidate's fit, and potential contributions.
- Job Offer: A job offer will be extended to the successful candidate, followed by a formal contract upon acceptance.
We value every applicant's time and commitment throughout the hiring process. Regardless of the outcome, we strive to provide timely communication to all applicants. Thank you for considering joining our dance studio team. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the potential of having you contribute to our studio's success!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
