Dance Fitness Instructor

PART-TIME DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Move. Dance. Build Confidence. Make Fitness Fun.

Location: 25 S Hill Ct, Oakland, CA 94618
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Pay: $25–$40/hour, based on experience
Position: Part-Time | In-Person

💃 Bring Dance & Movement to Life

We’re looking for an energetic Dance Fitness Instructor to introduce young learners to movement, rhythm, and fitness through fun, playful, and age-appropriate activities.

You’ll lead young children through simple dances, movement games, music-based activities, and beginner-friendly fitness exercises that help develop coordination, balance, body awareness, and confidence.

You don't need to be a professional dancer or experienced classroom teacher. If you love movement, music, and working with young children, and can make physical activity fun and engaging, you may be a great fit.

Curriculum guidance and instructional materials are provided, giving you the support you need while allowing you to bring your own energy and creativity to each class.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead fun, energetic dance fitness sessions for young children
• Introduce simple dance moves, rhythms, and age-appropriate exercises
• Use music, games, and movement activities to keep children engaged
• Help students develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and body awareness
• Encourage children to participate, move confidently, and have fun
• Demonstrate movements clearly and safely
• Adapt activities to different abilities, comfort levels, and developmental needs
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Encourage teamwork, participation, and positive interaction
• Provide positive feedback and celebrate student progress
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
• Arrive prepared, dependable, energetic, and ready to move

🌟 What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a professional dancer or traditional teacher. We're looking for someone who can make movement and fitness exciting and approachable for young children.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Experience or familiarity with dance, fitness, movement, or performing arts
• A fun, energetic, and encouraging personality
• Patience and enthusiasm when working with young children
• The ability to lead playful, age-appropriate activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort leading groups of young learners
• An understanding of safe and appropriate movement
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to follow provided curriculum while bringing your own creativity

Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Experience in dance instruction, fitness, early childhood education, tutoring, camps, youth programs, performing arts, or mentoring is helpful.

Dancers, dance instructors, fitness professionals, performers, early childhood educators, college students, aspiring teachers, and movement enthusiasts are all encouraged to apply.

💡 Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: Earn $25–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Curriculum Support: Get teaching materials and guidance, so you don't have to build sessions from scratch.
• Fun, Active Work: Spend your time moving, dancing, and creating positive experiences for young learners.
• Meaningful Work: Help children develop coordination, confidence, rhythm, and healthy movement habits.
• Build Valuable Experience: Develop skills in teaching, communication, classroom leadership, and youth development.
• Creative Freedom: Bring your personality, music, and energy into every class.

💃 This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You Are

• A dancer or dance instructor
• A fitness or movement professional
• A performer or performing arts enthusiast
• An early childhood educator
• A yoga, fitness, or wellness instructor
• A college student or recent graduate
• An aspiring teacher or educator
• A camp counselor, mentor, or youth leader
• Someone with experience working with young children
• Someone who simply loves music, movement, and making fitness fun

Ready to Get Moving?

If you love dance, music, movement, and working with young children, and can bring energy and positivity to the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help young learners move, dance, have fun, and build confidence—one class at a time.