In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast—the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast—host Jessica Strong introduces the show’s brand-new format, which centers around real questions and stories from the dance teaching community. This week’s episode features a listener question from Kristina C: “Where do you find good preschool dance teachers?” Jessica shares her firsthand experience hiring teachers for her mobile dance program and offers practical strategies to help studio owners and directors find the right candidates for preschool and recreational dance classes.

Listeners will hear community-sourced tips, including how to write effective job descriptions, where to post listings, and how to connect with local colleges and dance programs. Jessica emphasizes the importance of hiring intentionally, targeting the right talent pool, and being upfront about the position to avoid high turnover. She also shares her success using platforms like Facebook community groups, the Nextdoor app, and in-person job fairs at local colleges.

At the end of the episode, Jessica invites listeners to submit their own questions for future episodes and teases a follow-up exclusive episode for Dance to Learn® members. In that members-only podcast, she’ll dive into the most common hiring mistakes studios make—and how to avoid them. Tune in to learn how to build a strong, passionate teaching team from the ground up!

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