Job Description

Join Our Team at Haois Singing & Musical Theatre School!

Haois Singing & Music Theatre School

Haois Singing & Music Theatre School is a performing arts school serving aspiring performers in the GTA. Our team of arts educators guides performers of all ages through engaging programs built on performing arts fundamentals (singing, acting, and dancing) to help them build skills, including confidence, collaboration, public speaking, and much more.

Haois Singing & Music Theatre School is committed to creating safe community spaces for children, youth, and adults along with their families, where they can express themselves while developing essential skills for their futures.

About the Job

Are you passionate about dance and love working with children? Haois Singing and Musical Theatre School is seeking a dynamic and engaging dance teacher to join our team! We're looking for someone to inspire and nurture the next generation of performers by teaching group musical theatre classes for ages 4-5, 6-8, and 9-16. You will also be working with our Musical Theatre Troupe Program, comprised of students with years of dance training. Every year the troupe prepares one musical production, for performance in June.

This position is for a dance teacher role, responsible for co-teaching classes alongside a vocal teacher. You will play a key role in shaping our students' development, confidence, and love for performance.

There are also opportunities to develop and deliver your own workshops at our studio.

Alongside teaching, we offer ongoing mentorship, and professional development sessions.

Key Details:

Location:

Our studio is located by Woodbine Ave. and Dension St.

Hours:

Classes take place throughout the week. Monday - Friday, we offer evening classes. On Saturday and Sunday, classes will run morning until evening.

Compensation:

$30-40/hr, depending on experience.

Transportation:

Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required. The studio is accessible by TTC.

Co-Teaching Environment:

Group classes are co-led with a movement/dance teacher.

Term Length:

Classes run during the school year, September - December, and January - June. The fall semester will conclude with a showcase, while the spring semester culminates with our yearly musical production. There will be an opportunity for summer teaching at our camps and trial classes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Choreograph and teach dance routines to children in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate manner. Participate in training sessions and shadow-teach alongside current instructors to learn our approach and curriculum. Guide students through warm-ups, basic dance techniques, and performance preparation. Support end-of-term showcases, and yearly musical production to highlight student performances. Support events like music festivals, community performances, and other special projects. Collaborate with vocal teachers to deliver a comprehensive musical theatre experience. Foster a positive and encouraging environment to help students grow their confidence and skills.

Qualifications:

Comprehensive training in dance across multiple styles (eg ballet, jazz, musical theatre). Experience choreographing dances in the musical theatre style. Experience teaching children and/or group dance classes. Ability to work long hours (with breaks) and manage multiple age groups. Strong collaboration and team player skills. Experience with sound design, lighting and stage managing are extremely valuable assets. Passion for musical theatre and working with young performers. Social Media and Marketing skills are considered an asset. CPR/First Aid and Vulnerable Sector Check are considered an asset.

Key Dates:

Interviews: July 21st - 31st Training Begins: August 1st

How to Apply:

Please submit your

resume

and a

cover letter

outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be the perfect fit for this role. Please also include a

dance reel or a video

of you performing a short combination. We're excited to meet talented and energetic dance teachers who are ready to make a difference!

Send to:

victorcheng.choir@gmail.com; info@haoisinternational.com

For more information on what we do, feel free to check out our website at www.haoisinternational.com, or check us out on Instagram @haoisinternationarts !

Thank you for your interest in Haois Singing and Musical Theatre School. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Every Weekend
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-08-01