Ballet Instructor

Salvation Army Careers • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Ballet Instructor for the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix. The Ballet instructor will instruct beginners with the sound principles in the area of Ballet. This person will ensure a safe and fun environment for all participants of the class, notifying appropriate personnel of any unsafe conditions. The Instructor will maintain a professional demeanor in their interactions with children, parents, customers, staff, and management.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• At least 5 years of prior experience teaching or working in the area of dance.
• Certification or degree in related field or level of expertise required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified.
• Must be able to work and relate well with people.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the specified area.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Sensitivity to individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistent with The Salvation Army’s behavior management plan.
• Dependability.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly and maintain confidentiality as needed.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop, or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct beginners with the sound principles in the area of Ballet.
• Ensure a safe and fun environment for all participants of the class.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in their interactions with children, parents, customers, staff, and management.
• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individual needs.
• Use appropriate positive discipline consistent with The Salvation Army’s behavior management plan.
• Handle security and crisis situations calmly and maintain confidentiality as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED