What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pom/Dance Instructors position at Lovely Leaps?
Lovely Leaps – Dance & Pom Instructors (10-Week Contract – Multiple Positions Available) Serving Escondido Public Schools – Fall 2025
Inspire movement. Build confidence. Cultivate joy.
Important Dates:
- Training & Kickoff Day: Friday, September 12th
Time: 1-hour training (exact time TBD)
Location: Lovely Leaps Escondido Studio Instructors will receive:
- Lovely Leaps T-shirts
- Pom Poms
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Instructor Bag
- Paid Training Orientation
- Program Start Date: Monday, September 15th, 2025
Contract Ends: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
This is a fixed-term contract; full commitment for the duration is required.
Weekly Teaching Schedule:
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- Time: 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
- Location: Begin each day at Lovely Leaps Escondido at 1:30 PM for check-in, then travel to your assigned school.
Please note: This schedule includes a total of 37 sessions across the 10-week contract period.
Compensation:
- All instructors will be paid $30/hour
About Lovely Leaps: Lovely Leaps is a fast-growing dance enrichment company serving over 60 schools and more than 1,400 students weekly. We specialize in bringing dance and movement to children at our studio locations, schools, and in-home sessions. Our mission is to cultivate a love of dance from an early age while emphasizing joy, creativity, and positive self-expression.
Dance & Pom Instructor Role
Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging dance & pom classes, including teaching routines and preparing for a showcase performance
- Follow age-appropriate lesson plans provided by Lovely Leaps
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, and creativity in every class
- Utilize music, props, and movement to support learning
- Maintain professional communication with team and school staff
- Take attendance and record roster daily
Ideal Candidate:
- Loves working with kids
- Experience teaching or working with children
- Knowledge of ballet, jazz, hip hop, or POM is a plus; prior cheer experience is highly encouraged as we are providing Pom classes
- Dependable, professional, and enthusiastic
- Reliable transportation is required for daily travel to school sites
- Have a clean Background (background check will be requested)
Bonus but Not Required:
- 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
- Experience with students with special needs
- Spanish-speaking abilities
- Vaccination records (preferred by some partner sites)
Why Join Lovely Leaps?
We are hiring multiple candidates for this 10-week opportunity, with future potential for ongoing roles. As our programs continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate team members who want to grow with us!
- Paid training and onboarding
- Branded gear provided (shirts, poms, speakers, bags)
- Opportunities for growth and more teaching hours
- Positive, supportive team environment
Ready to Leap In? If you're passionate about dance and love working with children, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a short paragraph about your teaching or dance experience to apply today.
Make a difference. Share your passion. Leap into something meaningful with Lovely Leaps.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30