NOW HIRING – RAD Ballet Program Head

Dance Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dance school is seeking a highly qualified RAD Ballet Program Head to lead its ballet curriculum and teach students of all ages and levels. This full-time position requires an experienced ballet teacher, who is passionate about dance and dedicated to fostering talent in students. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive group insurance benefits.

Benefits

Group Insurance (Health, Dental, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of teaching RAD from Primary to Advanced levels.
• Experience with RAD exam preparation at Advanced and Solo Seal.
• Team player with good relationships with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Curate and set ballet curriculum from recreational to competitive levels.
• Teach RAD classes from Pre-Primary to Advanced Ballet.
• Prepare competitive students for training and competitions.

Skills

Teaching Ballet

Engagement with children and teens

Modern/Contemporary Dance

Education

Professional RAD dance teacher training certificate/diploma

Job description

2023-2024 FULL-TIME POSITION – RAD BALLET PROGRAM HEAD
STUDIO DANCE ARTS is looking for a dynamic and versatile Royal Academy of Dance specific ballet teacher to join the school’s 21st season of dance, as Head of the Ballet Program. Candidates must be highly qualified and experienced, professional and passionate about teaching dance, love to teach all ages and levels, have a natural ability to engage young children and teens, and be a team player.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Curate ballet curriculum that will lay a strong technical foundation for our youngest to most advanced students.
• Set the ballet curriculum to all levels within the school (Recreational and Competitive), along with mentoring/guiding teachers with the syllabus.
• Teach RAD Pre-Primary (or Primary) to Advanced Ballet exam classes, eventually up to Solo Seal.
• Enter ballet students in the RAD exams yearly.
• Prepare competitive students with technique training and competition choreography.
• Teach other disciplines – Modern/Contemporary (specifically Duncan), Technique, Stretch, Flexibility, etc.
• Observe and implement all school policies and regulations.
• Attend scheduled school functions throughout the season.
• Coordinate and work with Studio Director as needed.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• At least 10 years of teaching experience from RAD Primary to Advanced students at a high competitive level.
• Experience preparing RAD exam candidates successfully at the Advanced and Solo Seal levels.
• Ability to teach Modern/Contemporary (Duncan specific).
• Must be reliable, dependable, responsible, mature, and professional.
• Team player and easy working relationship with other staff, students and parents.
• Professional RAD dance teacher training certificate/diploma or equivalent is a plus.
• RAD Examiner status ideal.
WAGES
• Salary – Commensurate with experience.
• Benefits – Group Insurance (Health, Dental, etc.)
POSITION START DATE
• August 1, 2023
• 5-10 year contract
The school is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and a permanent relocation is required.
For serious candidates only. Please forward all resumes and headshots by email to: [e-mail]