Dance Instructor – SOAR + Enrichment Program Ballet + Jazz (Ages 3-10)

Studio Location: Norma’s Academy of Dance, Fairburn, GA
Position Type: Part-Time Teaching Position
Start Date: January 6, 2027, with the possibility of training before the start date

Overview

Norma’s Academy of Dance is a vibrant dance studio located in Fairburn, Georgia. For over 50 years, our studio has served families in the South Fulton community by providing high-quality dance education in a supportive and inspiring environment. We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable, and dependable instructor specializing in ballet and jazz to teach dancers ages 3-10.

This role is ideal for an instructor who is passionate about helping young dancers build strong technical foundations while creating a positive and encouraging classroom environment.

We are primarily seeking an instructor for Wednesday evenings (5:15-7:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9:00 am-12:00 pm). There is also potential for additional teaching hours for an instructor who is comfortable teaching all ages.

While ballet and jazz are our primary need, versatility in additional styles is a plus.

Current Teaching Need

Primary Classes:

Wednesday

• 5:15-6:00 pm Age 3-4 Ballet/Jazz Combo
• 6:00-6:45 pm Age 5-7 Ballet
• 6:45-7:30 pm Age 7-10 Ballet
• Saturday
• 9:00-9:45 am Age 5-7 Ballet
• 9:45-10:30 am Age 7-10 Ballet
• 10:30-11:15 am Age 5-7 Jazz
• 11:15-12:00 pm Age 5-7 BalletPotential Additional Teaching Opportunities:
• Additional styles such as tap, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, or acro are a plus

Key Responsibilities

The Instructor should embody the mission and values of Norma’s Academy of Dance in every class and interaction.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teach engaging, age-appropriate ballet and jazz classes for beginner and advanced beginner students
• Build strong technical foundations while fostering confidence, discipline, and a love of dance
• Create a positive, welcoming, and encouraging classroom environment
• Choreograph class routines for the Holiday and Spring Concerts
• Communicate professionally with families and studio staff
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and occasional studio events
• Support classroom management and maintain high standards for behavior and learning
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and team-oriented studio culture
• Complete student progress reports and evaluations twice annually to support development and goal-setting.
• Take attendance and maintain accurate records of student participation.
• Actively participate in studio events and contribute to building a connected NAOD community.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, respond to weekly communications via Slack, and participate in biannual performance reviews and 1:1 check-ins.

Required Skills & Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about teaching children and helping young dancers grow
• Strong in ballet and jazz technique and experienced teaching beginner and advanced beginner students
• Warm, patient, encouraging, and able to create a positive classroom environment
• Organized, dependable, and able to commit to a consistent schedule throughout the school year
• A strong communicator with families, students, and staff
• Comfortable teaching children ages 3-10+
• Confident in classroom management and able to keep students engaged
• Versatile and open to teaching additional styles or age groups if needed
• Professional, collaborative, and excited to grow with the studio over time

Additional Qualifications (Preferred but not required):

• B.S. or B.A. in Education (especially Early Childhood Education) is a plus, but not required.
• B.S., B.A. or B.F.A in Dance, Arts for Children
• 5 years of teaching experience

Our Values

At Norma’s Academy of Dance, we believe:

• Dance lessons are life lessons.
• Community – We foster a supportive environment where students and families feel connected.
• Excellence – We lead with high standards, growth, and heart.
• Inclusivity – We create a welcoming space where every dancer belongs.
• Trust – We build meaningful relationships with our students and families.
• Passion – We inspire a lifelong love of dance and the arts.
• We are dependable, positive, and always willing to learn.

Schedule

• Wednesday: 5:15-7:30 PM and Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Additional weekday and/or Saturday hours may be available based on experience and versatility

Compensation

Compensation begins at $30/hour and is based on experience.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process may include:

• Application and resume submission
• Short questionnaire and/or video introduction
• Initial interview
• Trial Tasks
• In-person interview and trial class
• Reference check
• Job offer

We are excited to find an instructor who will help our students build confidence, strong technique, and a lifelong love of dance.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person