# Dance Teacher

> West Valley Dance Company · San Jose, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-04-07

**Salary:** USD 52,000–83,200

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**West Valley Dance Company** is a premier dance studio with locations in San Jose, Willow Glen, and Mountain View, offering professional dance education for dancers of all ages and skill levels. As a subdivision of **Action Day Schools, WVDC** blends high-quality dance training with a deep commitment to child development, confidence building, and community.

At **West Valley Dance Company**, dance is more than technique, it’s about creativity, connection, and growth. Our studios provide a welcoming environment where dancers feel supported, families feel connected, and students develop valuable life skills such as commitment, respect, teamwork, and perseverance.

**We are currently seeking passionate and experienced part-time Dance Teachers to instruct our jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop classes at our dance studios.**

**Schedule:** Monday- Friday from 4:00- 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am- 1:00pm.

Our instructors work with dancers ranging from 18 months to 18 years old, teaching a variety of styles while fostering confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance. WVDC instructors are more than teachers- they are mentors who inspire and guide the next generation of dancers.

**What You’ll Do**

-   Provide engaging and professional dance instruction to students of varying ages and abilities
-   Create a supportive, encouraging classroom environment where every dancer can grow
-   Inspire creativity, confidence, and teamwork through movement and performance
-   Maintain strong communication with families and studio leadership
-   Contribute to a positive studio culture rooted in passion, excellence, and community

**Compensation:** $25-40/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

## Requirements

**Our ideal candidate will:**

-   Have a strong dance background and a genuine passion for both dance and teaching
-   Have experience working with children and students ages 18 months–18 years (preferred)
-   Bring energy, creativity, and encouragement into every class
-   Be committed to helping dancers develop both technical skills and confidence for life
-   Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and team members
-   Be reliable, professional, and a collaborative team player
-   Have reliable transportation for **travel between our Bay Area studio locations**, and a desire to continue learning and growing

## Benefits

**Benefits for employees who work 30 hrs+ per week include:**

-   Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- **including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!**
-   Medical, dental, and vision
-   FSA
-   Long Term Disability
-   Life Insurance
-   Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits at our parent company, **Action Day Schools. At WVDC,** it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!

## Apply

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