Dance Teacher

**Location**Kanata, ON

**Job Type**:Part-time

**Compensation**:$30 per hour/$90 per session

**Start Date**:September 13, 2025

As a Dance Teacher, you'll typically work with three age groups across the day: Ages 6-9, Ages 10-12, Ages 12-14. These groups rotate between singing, dancing, and drama classes in small ensemble sizes. As the dance teacher, you’ll work from your own room, receiving each group for their dedicated dance session.

Each class should blend skill-building with creativity—ranging from basic balance, strength, and flexibility to complex choreography, 2+ different dance styles, student led choreography, spatial awareness and preparation for musical theatre productions.

Lessons are planned in advance and aligned with term themes or performance goals, with plenty of room for your own creativity and professional style.

You'll be part of a supportive teaching team, all working together to create a safe, structured, and joyful performing arts experience.

Key Responsibilities
- Teach dance to students aged 6-14 in weekly classes (Saturday mornings, 10-1)
- Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate lessons in dance skills
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages self-expression and growth
- Collaborate with singing and drama teachers to support ensemble and performance goals
- Assist in choreographing end-of-term performances and showcases

**Qualifications**:

- Experience teaching or directing children and youth in dance
- Background in dance performance (education or professional)
- Energetic, reliable, and passionate about working with young people
- Ability to manage and inspire students of varying ages and experience levels
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Stagecoach?
- Be part of a creative and supportive team
- Help build confidence and skills that last a lifetime
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Competitive pay for part-time hours
- Opportunity to choreograph showcases and performances

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your teaching or theatre experience and your interest in working with children and teens.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-05
Expected start date: 2025-09-13