What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ballet Instructor position at Wayne Center for the Arts?
Ballet Instructor (Intermediate–Advanced & Pointe)
Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: Wooster, Ohio | Wayne Center for the Arts Ballet Company
WCA Ballet Company is seeking a skilled and dedicated Ballet Instructor to teach
intermediate–advanced technique and pointe within our growing pre-professional training
program and adult ballet division.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a structured, technique-driven program that
prioritizes both artistic development and technical excellence.
About the Program
WCA Ballet Company provides a pre-professional track for serious dancers alongside a
high-quality adult ballet program. Training emphasizes:
- Classical technique and proper alignment
- Strength, musicality, and artistry
- Progressive and safe pointe development
- Performance opportunities, including full-scale productions
Responsibilities
- Teach intermediate and advanced ballet technique classes
- Instruct and supervise pointe classes with a strong focus on safety and progression
- Deliver structured lessons aligned with program curriculum and training goals
- Provide clear corrections and individualized feedback
- Support choreography and performance preparation as needed
- Maintain a focused, disciplined, and positive classroom environment
- Collaborate with artistic staff and program leadership
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in classical ballet training (required)
- Experience teaching intermediate to advanced levels and pointe
- Thorough understanding of pointe readiness, alignment, and injury prevention
- Prior teaching and/or professional performance experience preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Commitment to maintaining high standards while supporting student growth
Position Details
- Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
- Schedule: Part-time; based on program needs (evenings and/or weekends likely)
- Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
- Location: In-person at Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster, Ohio
Ideal Candidate
- Invested in pre-professional ballet training
- Confident in teaching pointe safely and effectively
- Professional, reliable, and collaborative
- Interested in working with both youth pre-professional dancers and adult students
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to Brittany Kranstuber, Dance Coordinator and Artistic
Director, at Brittany@wayneartscenter.org:
- Resume (training, teaching, and/or performance experience)
- Brief teaching philosophy
- Optional: video of teaching or choreography