Ballet Instructor - Sacramento Metro

About the role

Hawkins School of Performing Arts, part of Ensemble Schools, is looking for experienced ballet instructors to teach advanced Classical Ballet classes at its long-established studio in Folsom, CA. The studio aims to develop important life skills alongside dance technique. The position is part-time, Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, and pays $25-$50 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction to advanced Classical Ballet students in person.
• Support student growth and development while upholding strong artistic and technical standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Implement the school's curriculum, teaching methods and artistic standards, and align terminology and progression across classes and levels with the Curriculum & Instruction Director, Ballet Lead and fellow instructors.
• Take part in initial curriculum training, ongoing professional development, faculty meetings, instructional evaluations and regular check-ins.
• Monitor individual student progress and collaborate with faculty to address developmental needs.

Required profile

• Knowledgeable and experienced in training advanced Classical Ballet students.
• Driven, organized and consistently prepared, with clear, positive communication.
• Passionate about inspiring dancers and values collaboration within the team and community.

What we offer

• A supportive work environment that values collaboration and growth.
• Benefits including a 401(k) program with employer matching and health benefit options for part-time and full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.

To apply, interested candidates send their resume and a brief cover letter through the application portal.