Ballet Educator

Bloom School of Music and Dance is looking for Dance Educators!

At Bloom, we want our dancers to enjoy dance for a lifetime! We pride ourselves on being a premier facility for learning while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We believe everyone can dance and that every body is made for dancing. Our educators employ inclusive language to foster body positivity so students develop confidence and trust in their bodies. We also respect that each body is made differently and want to empower each dancer to honor how their body was made to move by prioritizing functional anatomy. Our staff strives to inspire our students to bring their dance training to every aspect of their lives. We believe the identity, community, and dedication fostered through a love of dance helps to prepare our students for their futures.

We seek out Dance Educators that are professionally trained and experienced in teaching students of all ages and abilities. When selecting our staff we look for dancers with a passion for education from diverse backgrounds. Our company culture thrives with lifelong learning and collaboration. Bloom strives to provide opportunities for our dance staff to collaborate and interact with each other in and out of classes, and we are always looking for ways to provide our staff with opportunities for professional development. We believe that the best learning happens when our educators are diverse and actively working on expanding their abilities so they can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to their students.

Job Duties:

1. Teach weekly ballet dance classes that engage body and mind in a safe, supportive environment
2. Maintain consistency in class curriculum and management based on age appropriate learning and department standards
3. Attend regular staff meetings and engage in mandatory department training
4. Participate in departmental and cross-departmental collaborations
5. Complete student assessments and advancement recommendations
6. Choreograph pieces and prepare students for performances
7. Participate in the execution of student performances

Bloom As An Employer:

1. Equal Opportunity Employer
2. Employs Weekly Dance Educators on a W-2
3. Offers sick pay and 401k options
4. Pay commensurate with experience and education
5. Values the health and safety of our students and employees by maintaining recommended Covid Protocols and precautions

Required Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience teaching children between the ages of 3 and 17
2. Understanding of dance pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals
3. Access to reliable transportation
4. Must pass background fingerprint clearance
5. Excellent time management skills
6. High school or equivalent
7. Ability to teach the following styles of dance to an advanced level:
8. Creative Dance (ages 3-5)
9. Ballet (ages 4-17)
10. Pre-Pointe (ages 11-17)
11. Pointe (ages 12-17)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Exceptional communication skills (in person, phone, email)
2. Technology Friendly (video content creation, google suite apps, music editing etc.)
3. Collaborative and community-minded team player
4. Developmental or ECE training or experience
5. Ability to teach or converse in a second language
6. Post Secondary dance or education degree

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Employee discount
3. Paid sick time
4. Professional development assistance

Schedule:

1. Evening shift
2. Every weekend
3. Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

1. Have you filled out our Formstack application? All Applicants must fill this out to be considered for job listed. https://bloomschoolofmusicanddance.formstack.com/forms/dance_educator

Education:

1. High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

1. Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person