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Preschool Dance Instructor - Roselle Park, NJ

Ensembleschools, Roselle, NJ, United States


Fusion Dance Centre
Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking enthusiastic, nurturing, and reliable Preschool Dance Teachers for Fusion Dance Centre in Roselle Park, NJ. We’re looking for teachers who love working with tiny humans and helping them build confidence through music and movement. Our preschool dance classes focus on imagination, motor skills, and joyful movement in a positive and encouraging environment.

This position is ideal for a unicorn with experience teaching young children ages 2–5, who loves to be silly and create magic every day! Prior dance experience should include basic foundations of ballet, tap, and jazz. Curriculum and training is provided. Part‑time and Full‑time positions are available.

Position Overview
The Preschool Dance Teacher leads engaging, age‑appropriate classes that introduce young dancers to movement, rhythm, and classroom structure while fostering a love of dance and learning.

Our preschool program prioritizes confidence‑building, creativity, and social development in a supportive environment, both inside the studio and at our off‑site programs.

Benefits

401k with employer match and health benefit options available for FT and PT employees

Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

Teach fun, structured preschool dance classes for children ages 2–5

Create a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere where young dancers feel safe and confident

Use music, imagination, and storytelling to engage children in movement activities

Maintain classroom structure while keeping lessons playful and interactive

Communicate positively with parents and studio staff

Help prepare students for our annual recital performance

Arrive prepared and on time for all classes

Ideal Candidate

Truly enjoys working with young children

Is patient, energetic, and encouraging

Is comfortable leading groups of preschool‑aged children

Can maintain structure while keeping classes fun and engaging

Demonstrates strong classroom management skills

Is reliable, organized, and communicates professionally

Must pass a routine background check

Is ready to invest in the growth of the program long‑term and help young dancers build confidence and social skills

Schedule

Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes. Classes will be at our studio location and also in our local community programs.

Opportunities for additional classes, camps, and events

Preferred Experience

Experience working with toddlers and preschool‑aged children

Background in early childhood education, childcare, or youth programs

Experience leading groups of young children (camps, daycare, gymnastics etc.)

Prior dance experience and familiarity with ballet, tap, and jazz basics can be minimal. We will provide curriculum guidance and support.

What We Value

Positivity

Passion

Inclusion

Collaboration

Community

Our teachers play a meaningful role in helping young dancers develop confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of movement.

About Fusion Dance Centre
Fusion Dance Centre provides instructional dance classes for ages 18 months & up in an encouraging and creative environment. Our 10,000 sq ft, state‑of‑the‑art studio in Roselle Park, NJ offers the best facilities for dancers and parents alike.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community‑driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

Who We Are
Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the business that loves them. Our values include:

Stewardship:

We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.

Growth:

Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever‑growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high‑quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.

Stagehands:

Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Pay range
$24–45 per hour DOE

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