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Careers at Academy for the Performing Arts

Join Our APA Family

Academy for the Performing Arts is more than a performing arts studio, we’re a community built on creativity, confidence, and connection. We’re always looking for passionate, positive individuals who love working with children and believe in the power of the performing arts.

If you’re excited about inspiring the next generation of performers and being part of a supportive, team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

What We Look For

We’re looking for individuals who bring both skill and heart to their work.

  • A positive, professional, and reliable attitude

  • Experience working with children (teaching or assisting preferred)

  • Strong communication skills

  • A team-oriented mindset

  • A genuine passion for dance, theatre, and the arts

We are always accepting applications for passionate and dedicated team members.

  • Dance Instructors 

  • Theatre Instructors

  • Preschool Teachers

  • Substitute Teachers

  • Front Desk / Studio Support Staff

Positions may be part-time or seasonal depending on studio needs.

Why Choose APA

At APA, we believe great teachers and staff deserve a great place to grow.

  • Supportive, family-like team culture

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Training and continued education

  • The joy of making a meaningful impact in young performers’ lives

A Note About Our Community

Many of our instructors grew up at APA and returned to teach the next generation. We value mentorship, creativity, and building lasting relationships, both inside and outside the studio.

Academy for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Check out our open positions below

 

Dance Instructor

At Academy for the Performing Arts, our instructors do more than teach dance, they inspire confidence, creativity, discipline, and a love for the performing arts in every student who walks through our doors.

We are looking for passionate, positive, and reliable dance instructors who love working with children and want to make a lasting impact in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Whether teaching recreational dancers or more advanced students, our instructors create engaging classes that help students grow both technically and personally.

Responsibilities

  • Teach weekly dance classes in a positive and encouraging environment
  • Create age-appropriate and engaging lesson plans
  • Foster confidence, teamwork, discipline, and creativity in students
  • Communicate professionally with staff, students, and families
  • Assist with performances, showcases, and studio events
  • Arrive prepared, organized, and on time for all classes and rehearsals
  • Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere

Qualifications

  • Dance training and/or teaching experience preferred
  • Experience working with children is a plus
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring young dancers
  • Ability to teach multiple styles is a bonus

Why Join APA?

  • Positive and supportive studio culture
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Creative and collaborative team environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives
  • Flexible teaching opportunities throughout the season and summer

If you are passionate about dance, education, and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you! For more information email us at info@apanc.com.

Apply Here!

Theatre Instructor

At Academy for the Performing Arts, our theatre instructors help students build confidence, creativity, stage presence, and a love for performance both on and off the stage.

We are looking for energetic, passionate, and dependable theatre instructors who enjoy working with children and creating a fun, supportive learning environment. Our instructors play an important role in helping students grow as performers while encouraging teamwork, self-expression, and confidence.

Responsibilities

  • Teach weekly theatre classes and run rehearsals
  • Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
  • Help students develop performance, and stage skills
  • Foster creativity, confidence, collaboration, and professionalism
  • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families
  • Assist with productions, showcases, and performances
  • Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive classroom environment

Qualifications

  • Theatre, acting, music, bakcstage tech or performance experience required
  • Experience working with children is a plus
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring young performers
  • Experience with directing, choreographing or musical direction is a bonus

Why Join APA?

  • Supportive and positive studio culture
  • Opportunities for growth and creative collaboration
  • A welcoming team environment
  • The opportunity to inspire and mentor young performers
  • Flexible teaching opportunities during the season and summer
  • Directing, choreographing, and music directing opportunities

If you are passionate about theatre, education, and helping students grow both on and off the stage, we would love to hear from you! For more information email us at ayla@apanc.com.

Apply Here!
 Preschool for the Arts Teacher

At Academy for the Performing Arts, our Preschool for the Arts program combines early childhood education with creativity, movement, music, and hands-on learning to help young children thrive in a fun and nurturing environment.

We are looking for caring, energetic, and dependable teachers who are passionate about working with young children and helping them build confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Our Preschool for the Arts teachers create engaging experiences that support social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development in every child.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist in daily preschool classroom activities
  • Create engaging, age-appropriate lessons and learning experiences
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment
  • Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
  • Incorporate creativity, movement, music, and arts into daily learning
  • Communicate professionally with families and staff
  • Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety
  • Work collaboratively with the preschool team and administration

Qualifications

  • Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
  • Background in early childhood education is a plus
  • Passion for working with young children in a creative environment
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • Patient, reliable, positive, and team-oriented
  • CPR/First Aid certification is a plus

Why Join APA?

  • Positive and supportive work environment
  • Creative and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • The ability to make a lasting impact on young children and families
  • A fun, arts-based learning atmosphere where creativity is celebrated

If you are passionate about early childhood education and creating meaningful experiences for young learners, we would love to hear from you! For more information email us at megan@apanc.com.

Apply Here!

Director Administrative Support

At Academy for the Performing Arts, our Director Administrative Support team member helps keep our programs, events, and daily operations running efficiently behind the scenes. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced studio environment.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys administrative work, takes initiative, and wants to be an active part of a growing performing arts community. This position works closely with studio leadership and plays a key role in supporting our competitive programs, studio operations, and family communication.

Position Details

  • Dedicated weekly administrative office hours
  • Set weekly in-office schedule
  • Year-round position with increased responsibilities during competition and recital season

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to studio directors and leadership team
  • Manage spreadsheets, organization systems, and studio databases
  • Assist with competition registrations, deadlines, uploads, and communication
  • Upload and organize music, routines, schedules, and competition materials
  • Support recital, performance, and event preparation
  • Assist with Jackrabbit management, reports, and account organization
  • Help maintain efficient studio systems and workflows
  • Communicate professionally with staff and families as needed
  • Handle time-sensitive tasks with urgency and accuracy

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with Excel, Google Suite, and organizational systems
  • Experience with Jackrabbit or similar studio software preferred
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Awareness of dance studio operations, competition culture, and seasonal demands preferred
  • Previous administrative or studio experience is a plus

Why Join APA?

  • Positive and supportive studio culture
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership and make a direct impact
  • Creative and fast-paced work environment
  • A collaborative team that values initiative and hard work
  • The chance to help support students, families, and performers behind the scenes

If you are organized, driven, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly in a high-energy environment, we would love to hear from you! For more information email us at info@apanc.com. 

Apply Here!