As a Dance Teacher, you’ll work with three age groups throughout the day: ages 6–9, ages 10 12 and ages 12–14.

You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate dance lessons in a group class setting that engage students of varying skill levels. Each group rotates through drama, singing, and dance classes, with you welcoming them into your studio for their dedicated 50-minute dance lesson.

Throughout the year, you may be given some choreography, song selections or direction to prepare students for term-end showcases or full-scale musical theatre productions. Lessons throughout the terms should include a warm-up, technique-building activities, choreography, and a cool-down. While structure is provided, you’ll have the freedom to bring your own creativity and teaching style to each session.

Dance styles typically are focused on musical theatre, jazz, and creative movement for stage. However, there is certainly room to bring in other styles of dance and explore a wide range of genres. You should also be comfortable focusing on integrating skills by teaching acting through dance and creative expression and stage presence.

You’ll help students gain confidence, improve coordination and musicality, and develop ensemble awareness. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working together to create a joyful and structured performing arts experience for students.

Key Responsibilities

- Teach dance to students aged 6–14 in weekly classes (Tuesdays 4:30PM to 7:30PM)
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons focused on musical theatre and stage movement
- Choreograph routines for group performances and showcase presentations
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom setting
- Collaborate with singing and drama teachers to support ensemble and performance goals




- Assist in directing and preparing students for end-of-term showcases and productions

Qualifications

- A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience teaching dance or choreographing for children and youth
- Background in dance, musical theatre, or performing arts (educational or professional)
- Knowledge of and experience teaching in musical theatre styles such as jazz and “Broadway Jazz” or musical theatre. Experience in other dance forms modern, jazz, contemporary, hip hop are an added bonus
- Energetic, reliable, and passionate about working with young people
- Comfortable leading large group classes with students at varying levels
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Stagecoach?

- ·Join a passionate and creative teaching team
- Help students build confidence and physical expression through dance
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- Competitive compensation for part-time hours
- Contribute to vibrant musical theatre performances and showcases

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching or dance/choreography experience and your interest in working with children and teens. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- This role is for Tuesdays 4:30PM to 7:30PM: Winter, Spring - January 2027 to June 2027. Please confirm your availability for this timeframe.
- This role is in person in Pickering . Are you located in Pickering and / or willing to commute to get to this role?
- Provide details of your dance training / experience and, details of your experience dance to children and youth. Details include styles of dance, number of years, where you received dance instruction, etc.

Work Location: In person

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