Ballet Instructor (Montlake Community Center)

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PSST

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) is seeking a part‑time Ballet Instructor for Montlake Community Center in Seattle. The role focuses on developmentally appropriate ballet lessons that strengthen bodies and minds and foster expressive learning in a welcoming studio environment.

You will plan weekly classes, supervise participants, and handle basic attendance and safety tasks, while maintaining professional communication with ARC staff and site supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience teaching ballet.
• Experience working with class participants in recreational or educational settings.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate ballet lesson plans.
• Lead and implement weekly ballet classes with a focus on foundational skills and creative expression.
• Set up and clean up studio space before and after each lesson.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Supervise participants and maintain professional class standards.
• Complete attendance and incident reports.

Skills

ballet teaching

Job description

Ballet Instructor- Montlake Community CenterOverviewStarting Pay: $29.00 – $31.00/hrFull pay range: $29.00 - $39.00/hr (employees may earn higher rates with continued employment depending on ARC pay structure)Level: ExperiencedPosition Type: Part TimeJob Location: Montlake Community Center – 1618 E Calhoun St, Seattle, WA 98112Start: 9/22/26DescriptionIf you have a strong understanding of ballet fundamentals and a passion for teaching, we’d love for you to join our team at Montlake Community Centers.The Ballet Instructor will lead developmentally appropriate ballet lessons focused on strengthening bodies and minds, building foundational technical skills, supporting fine motor development, and fostering a positive and expressive learning environment.Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), provides inclusive, high‑quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages.Ballet Instructor duties and responsibilities:• Develop and deliver age‑appropriate ballet lesson plans• Lead and implement weekly ballet classes with a focus on foundational skills and creative expression• Set up and clean up studio space before and after each lesson• Maintain a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment• Supervise participants and maintain professional class standards• Complete administrative tasks such as attendance and incident reports• Communicate professionally with ARC staff and site supervisorsBallet Instructor qualifications:• Must be at least 18 years of age• Experience teaching ballet• Experience working with class participants in recreational or educational settings• Strong communication and classroom management skills• Ability to pass a criminal background checkBenefits:ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this position is a good fit for you and you’d like to learn more about it, please apply now.EEO/ADAARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.