School of Ballet Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

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;
• Attending staff meetings;
• 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.

Perks

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, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.