Advanced Ballet Instructor - Hawkins School of Performing Arts

Ensemble Performing Arts•Folsom, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking an experienced ballet instructor to teach advanced Classical Ballet students at Hawkins School of Performing Arts in Folsom, California. The role involves delivering engaging, high-quality in-person instruction in a safe, supportive environment and contributing to students’ artistic, technical, and personal development. The scheduled teaching hours are Mondays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The instructor will implement Hawkins’ established curriculum, teaching methodologies, technical expectations, and artistic standards, while contributing individual expertise and creativity within that framework. The role emphasizes consistent instruction across classes and levels, student progress, positive relationships with students and families, and close collaboration with faculty and school leadership. The instructor is expected to participate in curriculum training, professional development, check-ins, evaluations, meetings, and other school initiatives; welcome feedback and mentorship; and help maintain a cohesive ballet training experience. Hawkins School of Performing Arts is a legacy performing arts studio that has served its community for more than four decades. It aims to develop artistic skills alongside confidence, discipline, and personal growth. Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven music and dance schools that provides shared resources and supports teachers’ professional growth. This is a part-time position. Benefits include a 401(k) program with employer matching and health benefit options for part-time and full-time employees. Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through the application portal.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience training advanced Classical Ballet students.
Ability to deliver engaging, high-quality instruction.
Strong preparation and organizational habits.
Clear and positive communication skills.
Passion for inspiring dancers and supporting student growth and development.
Willingness to collaborate with faculty and contribute to a shared curriculum and teaching philosophy.
Openness to feedback, coaching, mentorship, and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging in-person ballet instruction for advanced Classical Ballet students.
Implement and uphold the school’s curriculum, teaching methodologies, technical expectations, and artistic standards.
Collaborate with the Curriculum & Instruction Director, Ballet Lead, and fellow instructors to maintain consistent terminology, instructional approaches, and progression of material across classes and levels.
Participate in initial curriculum training, ongoing professional development, scheduled faculty meetings, instructional feedback sessions, check-ins, evaluations, and other school initiatives.
Monitor individual student progress and collaborate with faculty to address developmental needs.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
Communicate openly, respectfully, and proactively with fellow faculty about student progress, instructional strategies, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Support fellow teachers’ instruction, expectations, and artistic direction, providing students and families with a consistent approach.
Welcome constructive feedback, coaching, and mentorship; reflect on and refine teaching practices to support instructional consistency and student advancement.
Remain adaptable to evolving teaching techniques, curricular refinements, and program initiatives.
Contribute to a unified faculty culture and cohesive, progressive ballet training experience.
Maintain consistent preparation and punctuality.