Ballet Teacher

Forte Arts Center; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Forte Arts Center in Illinois is seeking a positive, experienced, part-time ballet teacher to join our community. You will teach dance classes weekly, prepare students for performances, and provide feedback to support growth.

The role requires classroom management, effective verbal and written communication, and a warm, flexible teaching style with children and adults. Our studios in Channahon and Morris offer a family-focused culture and ongoing opportunities to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ballet to children and adults.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain student safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Creative and flexible teaching style.
• Positive, career-minded attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance classes weekly.
• Prepare students for performances.
• Provide feedback on-the-spot and via bi-annual reports.
• Collaborate with team and attend studio rehearsals and events.

Skills

Ballet teaching

Classroom management

Experience with children

Experience with adults

Effective communication

Job description

Do you love working with kids? Do you want to make a difference? Forte Arts Center is seeking a positive, and experienced person for the role of a part-time ballet teacher. Enjoyment in teaching dance, ability to communicate effectively, and flexibility in meeting individual student needs and goals are a MUST.

Forte Arts Center is a bustling performing arts school that has been serving the community for over 30 years. We believe in a family-first business model where we are raising tomorrow's leaders through the performing arts while we exceed the expectations of our clients. We strive to be an innovator in dance and music education and leadership developing friendships and skills for a lifetime.

You will love coming to work every day with the culture we have built. Positive and engaged team members who support all roles in the company and families who are invested and committed to our values make the workday so enjoyable you will forget you are working.

This job includes teaching dance classes on a weekly basis, preparing students for performances, providing student feedback both on-the-spot and through bi-annual report cards, team members on a regular basis, and attending studio rehearsals and events.

Role must-haves include the ability to manage a classroom, experience teaching children and adults, organization, effective verbal and written communication, creative and flexible teaching style, and an enthusiastic and warm approach with students.

We only hire career-minded, long-term employees who have stand-out work ethics and desire to grow. This role is not for a short-time placement or for someone not looking to grow inside our company. Forte Arts Center is looking for an experienced ballet teacher to join their team for all levels of ballet and pointe. Our studio has locations in Channahon and Morris, Illinois. Our studio produces a Nutcracker each winter as well. To learn more about us go to www.forteartscenter.com.