Ballet Instructor

Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
At least 5 years of prior experience teaching or working in the area of dance.
Certification or degree in related field or level of expertise required.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Must be able to work and relate well with people.
Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the specified area.
Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.
Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
Must have the ability to work with children, parents, staff, and the community in a capacity of leadership and education including but not limited to:
Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
Sensitivity to individual needs.
Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistent with The Salvation Army’s behavior management plan.
Dependability.
Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly and maintain confidentiality as needed.

Physical Requirements

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop, or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.