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Foundational Level Hourly Instructor

Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT)
Portland, OR

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Job Details

$40 - $47 an hour

Qualifications

Experience teaching visual & performing arts
School experience
Computer operation
Group choreography
Working with students
Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies)
Dancing activities for children
Computer skills
Teaching experience with young children
Experience working with elementary school students
Specialization in creative arts instruction

Full Job Description

Position

Hourly teaching at Oregon Ballet Theater School levels Pre-Ballet, Primary, and Level 1
OBT School is adopting a new curriculum for the 2024-2025 Annual Session. Class content will be set in collaboration with the School Director. Levels Primary, and Level 1 will be based on the CPYB syllabus. Character class will be set combinations from our character curriculum.
The instructor will have some freedom to set class content for Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes. The School Director will assist in the preparations to incorporate OBT Schools’ approach to teaching these levels.
If teaching Level 1, This position will also be involved in our annual school performance by setting class content to perform and rehearse the students in level 1.
If teaching Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Primary levels, this position will be responsible for leading a demonstration at the end of the year in June 2025 for our Pre-Ballet and Primary classes.
This position’s pay is based on an hourly rate of $40-$47 per hour and may include prep hours and meetings paid at $20 per hour.
A Choreographic stipend will be offered if asked to choreograph for our performances.
Additional hours may be available for rehearsing the students, and performance involvement.
Our annual session is 36 weeks From September 3rd-June 8th with 9 weeks of Summer programming from June 16th-August 17th
This position reports to the School Director for all responsibilities/duties.

Responsibilities

Teach weekly classes for either Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Primary, Level 1, and Character class
Send class updates to the parents via email
Plan classes according to the new curriculum requirements
Meet with the School Director to discuss students and class content
If teaching Primary and Level 1 please attend CPYB training August 2025-all expenses will be paid
May be asked to choreograph 2-4 Minute sections for each level
May be asked to oversee Pre-Ballet and Primary Demonstrations in June 2025
May be asked to rehearse Level 1 as needed for ASP
Attend trainings as needed
Attend meetings as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Upholds the studio code of conduct
Awareness of OBT’s commitment to DEI, and participates in trainings to stay current and informed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in teaching ballet class at a professional level
For Levels Primary and Ballet 1 – Professional ballet training of 8 or more years
Experience in choreographing for young children
Basic computer and email skills
Ability to effectively utilize time in class and running rehearsals within time allowed
Requires a team-oriented person who understands the dynamic of working with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals
Positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Patience with young children
Positive reinforcement teaching style for young children
Candidates must be able to pass a thorough background check.

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Email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Oregon Ballet Theatre

This is an exciting time to work at Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) – the nation’s 20th largest classical ballet company. OBT is the largest professional dance company in Oregon, employing over 300 people and attracting artists from around the globe with our reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today, including our own Artistic Director, Dani Rowe. Our mission is dedicated to the vitality of, and access to, world-class ballet performance and training in our region.

In addition to our 5-show main stage season, we introduce students to ballet and the importance of lifelong movement through our education and community engagement programs, and we train dancers from three years old to 80 years old through the professional and recreational classes at the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Many of our students go on to successful professional careers at companies including the Joffrey, the Dutch National Ballet, and within our own organization.

Our Mission
Oregon Ballet Theatre is dedicated to fostering an enduring appreciation for dance through the pursuit of excellence in performance, training, and community programs.

Our Vision
Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks to inspire the dancer in all of us through the power of movement.

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