We’re Hiring!
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At Rising Star Dance Company, we believe in gentle, age-appropriate training, body positivity, and creating a space where every child feels safe, celebrated, and inspired. We specialize in early childhood dance and empowering and elevating competition dance at an inclusive company that nurtures confidence, joy, and creativity.
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Rising Star is a great place to work, our team culture is positive, encouraging, and affirming. We value collaboration, kindness, and personal growth. As we expand, we’re proud to offer future leadership and growth opportunities to instructors who align with our mission.
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If you’re a passionate, reliable teacher who loves working with young children, values mental wellness, and believes dance should be fun and uplifting, we want to meet you.
This is more than a job. It’s a place to grow, belong, and make a difference through dance.
Current Available Openings:
Competition Team Ballet Instructor (Oceanside)
Location: Oceanside Studio
Position: Ballet Instructor for Competition Team
Type: Part-Time, W2 Employee
Starting: August 2025
Pay: $30–$50/hour (based on experience & credentials)
Checklist:
• Strong classical ballet background
• Experience teaching ballet ages 8–18
• Ability to prepare dancers for group choreography, and technique improvement
• Availability for weekly evening classes
• Willingness to follow Rising Star’s mission
• Team-player mindset with strong communication skills
• References from past teaching or performance roles
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Competition Team Leaps, Turns & Technique Instructor (Oceanside)
Location: Oceanside Studio
Position: Leaps, Turns & Technique Instructor
Type: Part-Time, W2 Employee
Starting: August 2025
Pay: $30–$50/hour (based on experience & credentials)
Checklist:
• Strong technical background in jazz, contemporary, and competitive dance
• Proven ability to clean and strengthen technique across age groups (8–18)
• Experience teaching conditioning and flexibility
• Can create progress-tracking systems or contribute to evaluations
• Availability for weekly evening classes and occasional weekends
• Team-player mindset with a collaborative teaching style
• References from past studios, teams, or competitive environments
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Mobile Dance Instructor – San Diego County
Territory: San Diego County (North & Central)
Position: Mobile Preschool Dance Instructor
Type: Part-Time, W2 Employee
Starting: As soon as April
Pay: $30–$50/hour (higher pay with ECE units) + travel pay for multiple locations/day
Checklist:
• 12 ECE units (preferred for higher pay)
• MMR, TDAP, and updated TB test (required)
• Livescan background clearance (required; cost may be refunded after 90 days on the job)
• Reliable transportation and smartphone
• Joyful, engaging presence and love for young children
• Past dance experience or early childhood education
• Available 1–4 weekdays, anytime between 9am-11:30am, 2pm-4:30pm
• Follows structured themed dance curriculum
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
• Comfortable traveling between schools in the same day (paid travel time)
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Mobile Dance Instructor – Orange County
Territory: Orange County
Position: Mobile Preschool Dance Instructor
Type: Part-Time, W2 Employee
Starting: As soon as April
Pay: $30–$50/hour (higher pay with ECE units) + travel pay for multiple locations/day
Checklist:
• 12 ECE units (preferred for higher pay)
• MMR, TDAP, and updated TB test (required)
• Livescan background clearance (required; cost may be refunded after 90 days on the job)
• Reliable transportation and smartphone
• Joyful, engaging presence and love for young children
• Past dance experience or early childhood education
• Available 1–4 weekdays, anytime between 9am-11:30am, 2pm-4:30pm
• Follows structured themed dance curriculum
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
• Comfortable traveling between schools in the same day (paid travel time)
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Please email us your resume to risingstardancecompany@yahoo.com
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If you don't see an opening that works for you, but you think you are a great fit for Rising Star Dance Company we'd still love to hear from you!
