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Join Our Team at
Garden State Dance Arts
🌟 Why Work With Us?
At Garden State Dance Arts, we are passionate about building strong bodies and strong minds through dance. Our studio provides a supportive, inclusive, and creative teaching environment where faculty members are valued and given opportunities for professional growth.
Why You'll Love It Here:
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Competitive hourly rates based on experience and certifications.
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Professional training and development opportunities.
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A welcoming, team-oriented culture.
📢 Current Job Openings
We’re always growing!
Check back here often for new opportunities, as different positions may become available throughout the year.
Ballet, Pre-Pointe Instructor(s)
(Ages 8-Adult)
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Teach ballet and pre-pointe classes that combine strong technical training with modern, healthy teaching practices in a positive and supportive environment.
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Qualifications: Strong classical ballet background, pre-pointe teaching experience (for pre-pointe applicants), and the ability to teach beginner and intermediate dancers with confidence and care.
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Availability: Tuesday &/or Thursday evenings.
Early Childhood Tap/Jazz Instructor
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Teach fun, structured Tap/Jazz classes that build strong technical foundations while fostering confidence, creativity, and a love of dance in young elementary students.
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Qualifications: Strong tap and jazz background, experience teaching young children, and the ability to confidently lead classes using positive, age-appropriate instruction.
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Availability: Thursday after school.
Hip Hop Instructor(s)
(Ages 8-Adult)
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Lead energetic Hip Hop classes that emphasize authentic foundational movement, musicality, and creativity while creating an inclusive environment for children, teens, and/or adults.
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Qualifications: Strong background in authentic Hip Hop styles, experience teaching beginner and intermediate dancers, and the ability to modify instruction for mixed-level adult classes.
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Availability: Tuesday &/or Wednesday evenings.
Jazz Instructor
(Late Elementary/Tween)
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Help developing dancers build strong jazz technique, confidence, and performance quality through engaging classes for beginner and intermediate students.
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Qualifications: Strong jazz training, experience teaching elementary or tween dancers, and the ability to independently lead structured, technique-focused classes.
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Availability: Monday evenings.
Preschool / Kinder Instructor(s)
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Inspire a love of dance in our youngest students by teaching engaging, developmentally appropriate classes using our established early childhood curriculum in a positive and nurturing environment.
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Qualifications: Experience working with young children, strong musicality and classroom management skills, and a passion for early childhood education.
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Availability: Monday, Tuesday &/or Saturday
Tap Instructor(s)
(Age 8-Adult)
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Location: North Haledon, NJ
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Description: Teach beginner and intermediate tap classes that develop strong rhythm, musicality, and technical foundations for older elementary, teen, and/or adult dancers.
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Qualifications: Strong tap training, experience teaching multiple age groups, and the ability to adapt instruction for dancers with varying experience levels.
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Availability: Tuesday &/or Wednesday evenings
💡 No current openings that match your expertise?
Submit your application to be considered for future positions.
📍 How to Apply
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Complete our online application form with your details and experience.
Step 2: Interview Process
Selected candidates will be invited to interview to discuss qualifications, experience, and teaching approach (if applicable).
Step 3: Background Check & Skill Assessment
All candidates moving forward will undergo a background check. Depending on the role, a brief skill assessment or demonstration may also be requested.
Step 4: Final Interview & Offer
A final meeting with our team will be scheduled before extending an official offer.
📩 Questions? Contact Us!
Call
(973) 304-4199
