Spring 2025 Registration
2025/2026 Academy Classes Coming Soon
Mission and Vision
San Jose Dance Theatre (SJDT) promotes the positive impact of dance in Silicon Valley through accessible performances, excellent training, creative outreach, and collaboration across the arts. We strive to illuminate the human experience while enriching an appreciation of movement and music to an expanding and diverse audience. We value and maintain excellence in classical ballet and contemporary dance training in our school, pre-professional programs and professional ballet company, providing innovative opportunities for dancers of all levels. We seek to engage our community through collaboration with artists, arts organizations, government and private sectors.
We value and maintain excellence in classical ballet and contemporary dance training in our San Jose Dance Theatre Academy providing innovative opportunities for dancers of all levels. We seek to engage our community through collaboration with artists, arts organizations, government and private sectors to enrich the arts community.
Job Posting
Ballet, Jazz, and/or Modern Faculty
Job Type: Part-time, hourly
Location: 1756 Junction Ave. Suite E, San Jose, CA 95112
San José Dance Theatre is seeking passionate and skilled faculty members to join our team for Summer 2025 and the 2025-26 School Year (starting in August). We are looking for teachers with expertise in Ballet, Jazz, and/or Modern who can inspire students across a range of levels, from young dancers in our youth program to advanced academy students and adult open classes.
Ideal candidates will:
- Specialize in one or more of the following: Ballet, Jazz, and Modern
- Have experience working with various age groups and skill levels
- Be engaging, professional, and collaborative
- Have strong interpersonal communication skills
- Value a holistic approach to dance education
- Additional qualifications (preferred but not required):
- Certification or training in Pilates, Yoga, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Our Summer Programs run in June and July 2025, with potential teaching opportunities extending into the fall semester starting August 2025. This is a part-time, hourly position with competitive pay based on teaching experience.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your specialty and teaching philosophy to [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming inspiring educators to our faculty!
Please contact Artistic Director, Nicole Haskins [email protected]