**We are currently seeking a Tap/Jazz Dance Teacher with experience teaching younger children (3 )**

Centennial State Ballet (CSB) is a distinguished nonprofit institution in Longmont, Colorado. Our commitment to excellence in the performing arts, our passion for dance, and an extremely supportive LGBTQIA community are what set us apart.

General Description/Job Summary

Your Role at CSB

As a member of the teaching faculty, you’ll teach one or more weekly classes during the school year. Teaching faculty assigned to a school showcase and/or community engagement will also create and teach choreography and be available for rehearsals, performances, and events. Our dance teachers are responsible for instructing, explaining, and demonstrating techniques and methods of dance with musical or rhythmic accompaniment to students of all ages and varying levels. There are also separate opportunities to work in the performance side of the company which presents four ballets annually.

If you are passionate about teaching, have a strong background in any of our offered disciplines, and share our commitment to performing arts and education, we encourage you to consider joining the CSB family.

At CSB, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use various teaching methodologies for a variety of age groups and experience levels
• Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals
• Prepare lessons and/or curriculum for assigned classes
• Provide a creative and enriching environment
• Collaborate with the teaching team
• Conduct group and private lessons as scheduled
• Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement
• Recommend school-level placements to the School Manager
• Meet with students and parents as needed
• Choreograph/attend the annual School Showcase
• Keep up to date with developments in dance discipline and anatomically safe training
• Respect the confidentiality of all parties and communication
• Attend faculty meetings
• Attend an annual evaluation with the School Manager

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dance -or- professional dance company experience -or- previous dance teaching experience
• Enjoys teaching children
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Team Player
• Leadership and presentation skills
• Growth mindset and self-awareness, adopting reflective practices
• Navigate and balance competing priorities, agendas, and interests

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person