Advanced Ballet Instructor

About the role

Hawkins School of Performing Arts, a long-established studio in Folsom, CA, is looking for experienced instructors to teach advanced Classical Ballet classes. The studio focuses on quality instruction in a safe environment and aims to develop life skills alongside dance technique. The position is part-time, paid $25-$50 per hour, and covers Mondays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

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.
• Take part in initial curriculum training and ongoing professional development, and implement the school's curriculum and teaching methodology.
• Work with the Curriculum & Instruction Director, Ballet Lead and fellow instructors to keep terminology, approaches and progression consistent across classes and levels.
• Attend faculty meetings, curriculum training, instructional feedback sessions and other school initiatives.
• 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 within a community 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.