Ballet Educator

About the role

Bloom School of Music and Dance seeks Dance Educators who are passionate about teaching and fostering a love of dance in students of all ages and abilities. We prioritize inclusivity and functional anatomy, aiming to build confidence and trust in students' bodies.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly ballet dance classes in a safe, supportive environment
• Maintain consistency in class curriculum and management based on age-appropriate learning and department standards
• Attend regular staff meetings and engage in mandatory department training
• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental collaborations
• Complete student assessments and advancement recommendations
• Choreograph pieces and prepare students for performances
• Participate in the execution of student performances

Bloom As An Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employs Weekly Dance Educators on a W-2
• Offers sick pay and 401k options
• Pay commensurate with experience and education
• Values the health and safety of our students and employees by maintaining recommended Covid Protocols and precautions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching children between the ages of 3 and 17
• Understanding of dance pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Excellent time management skills
• High school or equivalent
• Ability to teach the following styles of dance to an advanced level:
• Creative Dance (ages 3-5)
• Ballet (ages 4-17)
• Pre-Pointe (ages 11-17)
• Pointe (ages 12-17)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills (in person, phone, email)
• Technology Friendly (video content creation, google suite apps, music editing etc.)
• Collaborative and community-minded team player
• Developmental or ECE training or experience
• Ability to teach or converse in a second language
• Post Secondary dance or education degree

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

Evening shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday