Children's Ballet Faculty

The School of Philadelphia Ballet is seeking a part-time faculty member to serve as an ambassador for SPB, ensuring positive communication and interaction with all students, parents, teachers, and all other stakeholders. The faculty member will fulfill their role as point of contact with SPB’s students and parents by positively implementing curriculum and marketing the school and its programs by following the school curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm, demonstrating a concern for all students without favoritism, and providing the highest quality and level of professional training while nurturing the love and appreciation of this art form. 

Essential Functions:

• Children’s ballet faculty will instruct various hours per week implementing School of Philadelphia Ballet curriculum both in the Children’s Program (ages 2 through 7) and the Lower School of the Student Program throughout the school year and summer session in the Philadelphia location.
• Early evening weekday and Saturday morning Children’s Program instruction
• Mid-year and year-end leveling evaluations and conferences
• Year-end in-studio showing & performance preparations
• Maintenance of accurate class rosters and student records
• Positive communication and interaction with students, parents, and SPB staff
• Other clerical/administrative duties as requested

Expected Hours of Work: The full academic year at SPB runs from late September through June while the summer children’s programming runs for 2 to 4 weeks during the summer season. Approximately 4-8 hours of instruction, depending on needs and proficiency, during early weekday evening and Saturdays. Hours and locations vary and will be set by the School Director and the School Principal. Additional administration hours may be available depending on needs and proficiency.

Required Education & Experience: 

• Dance education or early childhood education degree or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience with classical ballet instruction
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Ability to develop engaging enrichment programming
• Familiarity with the Zoom platform and Microsoft Office products

Required Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Punctual with strong time management skills 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Caring and sensitive approach toward children
• Demonstrated ability to attract and retain students 
• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas
• Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment. The Ballet complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and Federal Executive Orders, and provides an equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, familial status, pregnancy, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, service in the armed forces of the United States, or an individual’s status as a covered veteran.