Velocity Dance Center Dance Teacher - Recreational and Competitive Oklahoma City, OK·Oklahoma City, OK·Part time
Dance Teacher for recreational and competitive classes Monday - Saturday.
About Velocity Dance Center
At Velocity Dance Center our mission is to grow great kids through dance! Each week, our focus is on teaching fun and engaging classes to children of all ages, levels, and abilities. We offer recreational and competitive classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and more!
Ate Velocity Dance Center our core values guide our team to work together and to keep moving forward in the same direction!
Easy to Work With
We are approachable, proactive, and always ready to lend a helping hand. As a team, we do what’s best for the team—whether it’s meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations, or stepping in to help out when needed. We create a collaborative and supportive environment where communication flows freely, and every challenge is met with a team-first mindset. We understand that by working together and supporting each other, we can accomplish so much more and enjoy working together while we do it!
Growth Minded
At Velocity, we are all driven by a desire to grow, both personally and professionally. We look for opportunities to improve and seek ways to become better at our roles. We see feedback as a gift—an opportunity to learn and evolve. When we grow, Velocity grows.
Committed to Excellence
We are committed to excellence in everything we do. Whether we’re teaching a class, organizing an event, or creating new opportunities for our dancers, we always give our best. We show up prepared, and we focus on delivering five-star service to every community member every time. Excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a habit, and it’s what sets us apart.
Can be Counted On
Trust is the foundation of our team. We pride ourselves on being reliable and dependable. Each of us can count on the others to get the job done on time and to show up consistently. If we’re unable to fulfill a commitment, we ensure that our team is informed, and our responsibilities are covered. Clear communication is key to maintaining that trust. We treat one another with respect and professionalism.
Create 5-Star Experiences
We give our community a 5-star experience in every interaction. Whether it’s in the classroom, at an event, or during a performance, we design each step of the client experience to ensure it exceeds expectations. We understand that the little details matter, and we take pride in making sure every family feels valued, heard, and taken care of. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and their experience with us should be nothing short of exceptional.
Description:
Seeking Superstar Dance Teachers and Assistants who love teaching kids of all ages and abilities!
Velocity Dance Center is hiring for an immediate opening. Do you love working with kids? Want to make a difference? Velocity Dance Center is seeking a positive and experienced individual for the role of Assistant Dance Teacher and Dance Teacher in a subbing capacity at our Oklahoma City location.
Velocity Dance Center has been serving families in the Oklahoma City area for 20 seasons. Our mission is “Grow Great Kids Through Dance.” Our classes are taught by skilled teachers in positive classrooms, and we pride ourselves on age-appropriate movement concepts, costuming, and music. Our students go beyond technique to learn important life skills and incorporate VDC values – family first, leadership training, education, professionalism, and community – in all that we do.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to teach a variety of dance styles, work with a supportive, collaborative team, and make a positive impact on our students' lives. We are looking for someone with experience teaching dance to children of all ages, who is creative and flexible in their teaching style and brings an enthusiastic, disciplined, and warm approach to students.
The ideal candidate can teach a variety of styles from a curriculum and also create and manage their own progressive class plans. You must have excellent organizational and self-management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The ideal candidate can teach hip hop, ballet, jazz, and pom to beginners ages 3 - 16 AND can teach intermediate to advanced dancers ages 8 - 18in at least 2 of the following styles: acro, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, musical theater, ballet, leaps and turns, or stretch and flexibility. For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to choreograph and work with competitive dancers.
Availability: Must be able to work Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm
Class times and styles vary from night to night. The ideal candidate is available to sub multiple days a week and every Saturday.
Available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings January - June 2027
Additional Responsibilities: Calling and texting trial class parents
Daily cleaning of your classroom
Attend quarterly staff meetings, VDC Community Events, and all recital and performance rehearsals and events as scheduled. These events are paid for with additional admin hours.
Prepare engaging classes each week.
Prepare dancers for 2 successful recitals, including selecting music and choreography.
We hire only career-minded, long-term employees with a standout work ethic and a desire to grow. This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow into long-term and/or full-time employment with our company. The ideal full-time candidate would be interested in overseeing classrooms and curriculum in addition to teaching. This full-time role would be committed to working evenings Monday - Friday and in the daytime on Saturday. We offer paid time off and IRA accounts with an employer match for part-time employees.
What to expect when applying:
Incomplete applications will not be considered
This position will begin immediately
Applicants will have a 10-minute interview with the Director of Operations.
We will schedule team interviews within the next week if the candidate is a good fit.
Teaching interviews will be scheduled the next week,
