Job Posting: Dance Teacher (Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary) Opportunity at Ensemble Schools
Are you a passionate dance instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for an experienced Recreational Jazz/Ballet/Contemporary Dance teacher to inspire and nurture the next generation of students at Pointe of Grace Dance Studio. Our growing studio in Katy, Texas focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because Pointe of Grace Dance Studio is about More Than Just Great Dancing!®
Preference will be given to candidates with availability on Mondays 5:15pm-8:45pm and Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm for our regular season from August through May. Preference will also be given to teachers who are able to teach all of the listed dance styles through advanced levels. Proficiency in Spanish is a PLUS.
Position Highlights
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the convenience of a schedule tailored to your availability within our open hours.
- Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth.
- Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.
- Season Schedule: Summer Session is June 4th - August 8th; Regular Season runs August - May.
Responsibilities:
- Instructing students in dance techniques across various skill levels (Ages 5-18).
- Strong dance background in ballet/jazz/contemporary required for this position.
- Developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to individual and group needs.
- Choreographing routines for our biannual performances.
- Fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated to the art of teaching dance.
- Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check.
- Exhibit traits of dependability, professionalism, enthusiasm, punctuality, and friendliness.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-secondary dance training experience such as a certificate or degree in dance performance, education, or related fields (not mandatory but a plus).
About Pointe of Grace
Pointe of Grace Dance Studio is a studio focused on achieving exceptional standards of dance. Pointe of Grace's vision is that every student that walks through our doors will feel eternally loved and cherished. We are committed to age-appropriate dancing, costumes, and music. Our teachers are fully committed to confidence-boosting instruction through the use of encouraging words and actions. We believe in nurturing creativity and artistic development and offer a warm and positive environment to foster the growth that all dancers want and need. Learn more about Pointe of Grace here: https://www.ensembleschools.co...
About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:
- Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
- Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
- Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Job type: Part-time
Pay range: $35-40 per commensurate with qualifications and experience