Dance Instructor

Dance Instructor

The SBDCRC School of Dance at Prince William County, Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for additional dance instructors for our 2026 – 2027 school year. Our growing program is family-friendly and community-oriented, offering high quality dance instruction for beginner through advanced students. Teacher training will begin in August. Classes start after Labor Day and run through the end of June.

This is a part time position. Skills must include at least one or two of the following:
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Creative Movement. Preferred skills include strong ballet technique, versatility in training, and ability to teach multiple disciplines. Instructors are required to follow a curriculum. Excellent communication skills are a must. All teaching tools will be provided and classes will be taught in a dance studio at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires aged 18 years and older.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position. The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

This position has a minimum age requirement of 16 years of age. Do you meet this age requirement?

• Yes
• No

This position requires a minimum education of an 8th grade education or higher. Please select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.

• High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher
• Completion of 11th grade
• Completion of 10th Grade
• Completion of 9th Grade
• Completion of 8th grade
• None of the above

How many years of dance training have you had?

• 7 or more years of dance training
• 6 years of dance training
• 5 years of dance training
• 3-4 years of dance training
• Less than 3 years of dance training

How much experience do you have in teaching dance or assisting teaching a class?

• Over 3 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• My experience is not as a teacher, but as an assistant
• No experience in teaching or assisting

Check all styles of dance for which you have formal training.

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Lyrical/Contemporary
• Tap
• Modern

Check all styles of dance for which you have teaching experience.

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Lyrical/Contemporary
• Tap
• Modern

Are you available to work weekday (Monday-Friday) mornings?

• Yes
• No

Are you available to work weekday (Monday-Friday) evenings?

• Yes
• No

Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes
• No

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