Dance Leadership Associate

Join the West Valley Dance Company Leadership Development Program!

West Valley Dance Company is a premier dance studio with locations in San Jose, Willow Glen, and Mountain View, offering professional dance education for dancers of all ages and skill levels. As a subdivision of Action Day Schools, WVDC blends high-quality dance training with a deep commitment to child development, confidence building, and community.

WVDC is looking for one exceptional dance professional to join our Leadership Development Program. This is more than a teaching position. It's a unique full time opportunity for someone who is passionate about dance, competition, choreography, mentorship, and building a long term career in dance leadership.

As one of the Bay Area's fastest-growing dance organizations, we are investing in the future of our programs by developing exceptional leaders from within. We are looking for someone who wants to make a lasting impact on dancers, families, and our studio while growing personally and professionally.

As a Dance Leadership Associate, you'll gain hands-on experience across every aspect of our programs while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach recreational and competitive dance classes.
• Help develop and strengthen our competition teams.
• Mentor assistant teachers and younger dancers.
• Support rehearsals, conventions, and competitions.
• Assist with auditions, casting, and team development.
• Help recruit and inspire future dancers and instructors.
• Collaborate with studio leadership on new ideas, programming, and special events.
• Continue developing your artistry, teaching, and leadership skills through coaching and mentorship.

Compensation: $30.00–$45.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus opportunities for additional compensation through choreography, private lessons, special events, and leadership responsibilities!

Why West Valley Dance Company?

At WVDC, we believe great leaders are developed, not simply hired.

You'll receive mentorship from experienced leaders while helping shape one of Northern California's premier dance programs. As our organization continues to grow, so will your opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, and career advancement. If you're looking for more than a teaching job and want to build a meaningful career in dance leadership, we'd love to meet you!

Full Time | Competitive Compensation | Professional Development | Leadership Growth | Performance Opportunities

Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical training across multiple dance styles.
• Loves working with children of all ages.
• Is energetic, positive, and highly motivated.
• Is organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Is a natural mentor and team player.
• Wants to grow into a long term leadership role within an expanding organization.
• Is excited by the opportunity to help build something special.

Competition experience, choreography experience, and previous teaching experience are highly valued.

Benefits

Benefits for employees who work 30 hrs+ per week include:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits at our parent company, Action Day Schools. At WVDC, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!