Job Posting: July 16, 2026

American Youth Dance Theater, Tap Instructor 

Part-Time Position (3 hours per week) 

Currently Accepting Applications for September 2026-June 2027 Contract

 

Position Description: American Youth Dance Theater seeks experienced instructor to teach Tap classes on Wednesdays 3:30-6:15pm for the 2026/27 school year. Must have several years of experience teaching children and teens ages 4-12 and be experienced at choreographing polished recital dances.
Contract is for September through mid-June.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Principal duties include teaching weekly technique classes and choreographing dances for December and June recitals. Related duties include selecting recital music and costumes, attending 3 staff meetings (September, November and May) and completing year end student evaluations.
There are additional time requirements during recital weeks including dress/tech rehearsals on weekday afternoons-evenings and performances on Friday evening & Saturday matinees and evening.  

 

Essential Skills & Qualities:

- Minimum of 3 years teaching & choreography experience

- College or Masters degree in dance preferred, but not required

- Excellent classroom management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail 

- Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit 

 

Required Materials:

Cover Letter describing your interest in this position 

Resume

Teaching reel or video links to samples of your work

Minimum of 2 professional references (must be from someone you have worked directly under)

 

To Apply:

Send all listed required materials via e-mail to natalia@aydt.nyc with the subject heading of “Tap Teacher.” E-mail submissions only. No phone calls. Upon receipt of your materials, you will be notified regarding any next steps.

 

About American Youth Dance Theater: to learn more about our school please visit www.aydt.nyc