TEACHING JOBS
IN CHICAGO.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lincolnshire

The studio is looking for driven, team-oriented individuals to teach private lessons and group classes. No prior dance experience is necessary as world-class training is provided. Benefits are included.

Dance teacher

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Oakbrook Terrace

The role involves teaching private lessons and group classes, as well as participating in weekly practice parties. No prior dance experience is necessary as world-class training is provided. The studio is looking for driven, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working with people.

Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Northbrook

We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as certified dance instructors. You will instruct students of all ages and abilities in ballroom dance. Prior dance experience is recommended but not necessarily required, as we provide comprehensive training and certification.

Dance teacher

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Schaumburg

The studio is looking for driven, team-oriented individuals to teach private lessons and group classes. No prior dance experience is necessary as world-class training is provided. Benefits are included.

Dance teacher

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Glenview

The studio is looking for people-oriented individuals to join their team as dance teachers. No prior dance experience is required as full training is provided. These are full-time positions that include benefits such as vacation pay and a retirement fund.

Dance teacher

Ballroom Dance Center

The studio is seeking passionate dance instructors and offers up to $150,000 income potential for experienced candidates. Benefits include relocation assistance, guaranteed pay, and business coaching. Applicants can apply directly through the online form on the careers page.

Substitute instructor

Chicago Aerial Arts

The studio is seeking substitute instructors specializing in aerial hammock, aerial hoop, aerial silks, aerial fitness, flexibility, and kids classes. Applicants must have prior teaching experience, recognized instructor certifications, and/or extensive training through a full-time circus or professional aerial arts program. Aerial yoga certifications are not accepted.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Life Of A Pole Trick Studio

The studio is always on the lookout for talented, self-starter, team-worker individuals to join their creative and high-energy team.

Artistic Director

Ensemble Español

The Artistic Director will oversee the company's artistic vision, season curation, casting, and new production development. Responsibilities include choreographing and commissioning original works, mentoring professional dancers, and fostering community and international partnerships. This is a three-year renewable appointment requiring a partial residency of one week per month over 10 months in the first year.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Design Dance

Design Dance is accepting applications from teaching artists interested in leading SEL-focused dance programming across Chicago. Instructors will support dance and social-emotional learning in schools for students ranging from Kindergarten through High School. Applicants must have daytime availability on multiple weekdays and reliable transportation to South Side neighborhoods.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Music House School of Performing Arts - Humboldt Park

Music House is always hiring dance instructors for hip hop, ballet, tap, and jazz. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to the provided email address.

Academy Teaching Artists

Joffrey Ballet South Loop Studios

Teaching Artists provide instruction in various styles including ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, character, hip hop, jazz, Pilates, West African, and adaptive classes for neurodiverse students. The studio is regularly looking for Teaching Artists to join the Academy.

Community Engagement Teaching Artists

Joffrey Ballet South Loop Studios

Teaching Artists provide arts education classes for Chicago Public Schools through in-school programming. Styles taught include African, ballet, hip hop, jazz, and Latin. Programs often last the full school year, though shorter residencies occur.

Rehearsal Director & Coach

Joffrey Ballet South Loop Studios

The Rehearsal Director is responsible for supervising rehearsals and staging ballets, as well as facilitating the training and development of Company Artists. This position works closely with artistic and music staff, management, and dancers to support the Artistic Director's vision.

Pilates Instructor

The Chicago School of Ballet

The school is seeking a part-time Pilates instructor to work with pre-professional ballet students aged 10-18+. The role requires certification in mat and/or apparatus Pilates and an understanding of dancer anatomy and ballet technique. Instruction takes place on-site in Bloomingdale, IL.

Ballet Instructor

The Chicago School of Ballet

The school is seeking an experienced educator for the Pre-Professional Division to work with intermediate to advanced dancers aged 11-18+, including pointe. Candidates should value disciplined training and technical integrity. A BFA or BA is preferred, though professional experience is strongly considered.

Academy Teaching Artists

The Joffrey Ballet

Teaching Artists provide instruction for the Joffrey Academy of Dance in various styles including ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, character, hip hop, jazz, Pilates, West African, and adaptive classes. They are expected to create a joyful atmosphere and help students develop technique, artistry, and discipline.

Community Engagement Teaching Artists

The Joffrey Ballet

Teaching Artists teach arts education classes for Chicago Public Schools through in-school programming. They offer structured dance experiences in multiple styles to help students develop technique, creativity, and life skills.

Rehearsal Director & Coach

The Joffrey Ballet

The Rehearsal Director is responsible for supervising rehearsals and staging ballets, as well as facilitating the training and development of Company Artists. This position works closely with artistic and music staff, management, and dancers to ensure alignment with the Artistic Director's vision.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Kaleidoscope Dance

Kaleidoscope Dance is looking for energetic and passionate instructors to join their faculty. Applicants must hold a 4-year degree in dance and have previous teaching experience. The role involves teaching various styles and age groups, choreographing for performances, and engaging with students and parents.

Dance Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Teacher's Assistant

Dance To EvOLvE in West Town at Pulaski Fieldhouse

The company is seeking fun, energetic, and reliable individuals to teach children ages 2-12 years in various Chicago locations. Candidates should be experienced in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop and possess strong class management skills. A teacher training program is available for the right candidates.

Children's Dance Teachers, Substitute Teachers, and Teacher's Assistants

Dance To EvOLvE in Noble Square at Eckhart Park Fieldhouse

Dance To EvOLvE is seeking fun, energetic, and reliable individuals to teach dance to children aged 2-12 years in various Chicago locations. Candidates should be experienced in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop and possess strong class management skills. A teacher training program is available for the right candidates.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Christine Belpedio's School of Dance Est.1978

The school is looking for passionate, energetic, dependable, and experienced dance instructors to join their teaching staff. They are interested in a variety of styles including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Acrobatics, Poms, Latin, Mexican Folkloric, Flamenco, and Creative Movement. Applicants should be enthusiastic about working with children and teens.

Arts Education Instructor

Chicago Human Rhythm Project

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project is seeking an Arts Education Instructor. Further details regarding the role are available in the linked application document.

Instructor

Free Mvmt Shop

Free Mvmt Shop is seeking passionate, community-minded instructors to join their fitness team. They are looking for individuals who can create an inclusive environment and bring great energy to their classes. Both seasoned instructors and those with a fresh perspective are encouraged to apply.

Arts Education Instructor

Mayfair Arts Center, a program of the Chicago Human Rhythm Project

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project is seeking an Arts Education Instructor. Further details regarding the role are available in the linked PDF document.

Dance Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Teacher's Assistant

Dance To EvOLvE in North Center at Dance Center Chicago

We are seeking fun, reliable, and energetic individuals to teach children ages 2-12 years in various locations across Chicago. Candidates should be experienced in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop and possess strong class management skills. We offer a teacher training program for the right candidates who need additional support.

Dance Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Teacher's Assistant

Dance To EvOLvE in West Loop at Chicago Children's Theatre

Dance To EvOLvE is seeking fun, energetic, and reliable individuals to teach dance to children ages 2-12 in various Chicago locations. Candidates should be experienced in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and/or Hip Hop and possess strong class management skills. A teacher training program is available for the right candidates.

Dance teacher (speculative applications)

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Fred Astaire Dance Studios is constantly looking for dance professionals including instructors, dance directors, and coaches. They offer positions for creative dance professionals and provide opportunities for apprenticeships.

Dance Instructor

Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center

The studio is seeking individuals to join their team as dance instructors, with no prior dance experience required as full training is provided. These are full-time positions that include benefits such as vacation pay and a retirement fund. Candidates should be self-motivated, enjoy working with people, and be interested in a career-oriented role.

Instructors

Sway Dance Chicago

Sway is looking for instructors to teach between 2 and 20 hours per week. The studio is seeking individuals to teach Latin, Ballroom, Swing, and Fitness.

Teaching Artist

Red Clay Dance Company

Red Clay Dance Company is seeking Teaching Artists to join their community of Artivists. The role involves teaching dances of the African Diaspora to help awaken Glocal Artivism.

Substitute Instructors

Hyde Park School of Dance

Experienced dance instructors are invited to join the list of approved substitutes for HPSD faculty. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Community Engagement Faculty

Hyde Park School of Dance

Seeking energetic dance instructors to lead school-based dance classes for students in grades K-8. Applicants must have a background in dance and previous teaching experience, and must be willing to travel to school locations on the South Side. The role involves 2-8 hours of work weekly, Monday through Friday between 2-6pm.

Dance instructor trainee

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Chicago

The studio is looking for energetic people to join as dance instructor trainees. No prior dance experience is required as full training is provided. These are full-time positions that include benefits such as vacation pay and a retirement fund.