Substitute Teacher | School of Ballet

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual to teach dance lessons to Greater Atlanta Christian School students aged 5 and up. The role includes:

Responsibilities

• Teaching and leading a broad scope of age groups in ballet and contemporary (from Early Childhood to pre-Professional level classes)
• Create, develop, and teach choreography
• Represent the School professionally both inside and outside the classroom
• Select music for recitals and concerts
• Participate in all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, recitals, and performances
• Be present in the theater to assist with the production of all recitals and performances – before, during, and after the performance
• Keep up-to-date in your discipline
• Implement any changes to the dance routines and curriculum as needed
• Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement
• Communicate with a diverse group of teachers, students, and parents
• Keep the studio clean and presentable
• Attend staff meetings
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education (or relevant dance teaching experience), with a Master’s Degree being a plus
• A minimum of one year of relevant dance teaching experience, including teaching students with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds in a private setting
• Proficient in teaching ballet, tap, and jazz; hip hop is a plus
• Articulate instructions in an effective manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and in-classroom leadership qualities
• An upbeat, caring, positive attitude with good communication and strong observational skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a class
• Maintain confidentiality
• Sound decision-making skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education (such as a Dance major) or relevant dance teaching experience is required; a Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant dance teaching experience, including teaching students with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds in a private setting.
• Abilities: Proficient in teaching ballet, tap, and jazz; hip hop is a plus; articulate instructions in an effective manner; strong interpersonal skills and in-classroom leadership qualities; an upbeat, caring, positive attitude with good communication and strong observational skills; excellent time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a class; maintain confidentiality; sound decision-making skills.

Benefits

• All-inclusive dining program
• Ongoing fitness center
• Professional development opportunities
• Healthcare benefits
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Retail plan
• A Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals

Pay

This is a part-time, ten-month position with competitive salary and benefits.

Schedule

This is a part-time, ten-month position.