School of Ballet Instructor

Greater Atlanta Christian; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining program

Onsite gym

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Student loan assistance

Retirement plan

Christian community

Job summary

Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, GA seeks a part-time Dance Instructor to teach ballet, contemporary, and related genres to students age 5 and up. You will develop choreography, direct performances, and oversee rehearsals, while representing the school professionally in and out of the classroom.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Dance Education (Master’s a plus) and has at least one year of private teaching experience with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education or relevant teaching experience.
• Minimum one year of dance teaching experience with diverse learners.
• Proficient in ballet, tap, and jazz; hip hop a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Background check and faith statement acknowledgment.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet and contemporary across ages 5 and up.
• Create and teach choreography.
• Represent the school professionally.
• Select music for recitals and concerts.
• Participate in rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain studio cleanliness.
• Adhere to dance curriculum updates.
• Communicate with teachers, students, and parents.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Classroom leadership

Communication

Ballet

Tap

Jazz

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Education

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job 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.

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;
• 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.

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