School of Ballet Instructor

Greater Atlanta Christian School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All-inclusive dining program

onsite fitness center

professional development

healthcare benefits

retirement plan

Christian community

Job summary

Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, GA is seeking a dynamic part-time Dance Instructor for students aged 5 and up. You will teach ballet, contemporary, and related genres, develop choreography, and support performances from rehearsals to stage.

The role requires teaching experience and a Bachelor’s in Dance education, with a Master’s preferred. The position emphasizes professional representation, communication with staff and families, and maintaining a well-organized studio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education or equivalent teaching experience is required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant dance teaching experience.
• Experience teaching a broad range of ages in ballet, contemporary, and related genres.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet, contemporary, and related genres to students aged 5 and up.
• Create, develop, and teach choreography for recitals and performances.
• Represent the school professionally in and outside the classroom.
• Select music for recitals and concerts and participate in rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and assist with production as needed.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.

Skills

Ballet

Tap

Jazz

Hip hop (plus)

Instruct with clarity

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Part-time Description

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) is a leading independent school in northeast Georgia in Norcross. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked at the top of the state for teaching quality, arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual that will be responsible for teaching dance lessons to Greater Atlanta Christian School students age 5 and up. You will have the opportunity to instruct dancers in a variety of genres. The Instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching and leading a broad scope of age groups in ballet and contemporary (ranging from Early Childhood instruction to pre-Professional level classes);
• Creating, developing, and teaching choreography;
• Representing the School in a professional manner both inside and outside the classroom;
• Selecting music for recitals and concerts;
• Participating in all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, recitals, and performances;
• Being present in the theater to assist with the production of all recitals and performances – before, during, and after the performance;
• Keeping up-to‑date in your discipline;
• Implementing any changes to the dance routines and curriculum as needed;
• Evaluating student performance and making recommendations for improvement;
• Communicating with a diverse group of teachers, students, and parents;
• Keeping the studio clean and presentable;
• Attending staff meetings;
• Performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education (such as a Dance major) or relevant dance teaching experience is required; a Master’s Degree is a plus.

Experience

• A minimum of one year of relevant dance teaching experience, including teaching students with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds in a private setting.

Abilities

• Proficient in teaching ballet, tap, and jazz; hip hop a plus;
• Articulate instructions in an effective manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills and in-classroom leadership qualities;
• Upbeat, caring, positive attitude with good communication, and strong observational skills;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a class;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Sound decision-making skills.

Other

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance;
• Acknowledgment and agreement of GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Perks

This is a part-time, ten-month position. GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• All-inclusive dining program
• onsite fitness center
• professional development
• healthcare benefits
• student loan debt repayment assistance
• retirement plan
• a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.