Ballet Teacher - Rockford, IL

Ensemble Performing Arts•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate dance instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for experienced BALLET teachers to join our teaching team at Evolve Dance Company. Our growing studio in Rockford, IL, focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because Evolve is about More Than Just Great Dancing! Our current schedule for this role is Tuesdays: 5:00-6:30 - Intermediate 2 Ballet 6:30-8:00 - Advanced Ballet 8:00-9:00 - Intermediate 1 Ballet This schedule will continue through June, then there will be opportunity to reformat the schedule and/or add more hours for the 2026-2027 season. Position Highlights Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth. Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities Benefits include a 401(K) program with employer matching and health benefit options for all part-time and full-time employees. About Evolve Dance Company Evolve Dance Company started as a dream of Artistic Director, Jenny Vause, and became a reality in June of 2005. Since opening, Evolve continues to provide quality instruction to dancers in Rockford and the surrounding areas. We are very proud of our teachers whose accomplishments include numerous choreography awards at competitions, choreography for children’s theaters, professional back-up dancing, and work with local churches and school musicals. Learn more here - https://www.evolvedance.com/ho... About Ensemble Schools Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. Who We Are Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include: Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students. Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers. Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show! How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic and vibrant personality for engaging young dancers.
Post-secondary dance training experience such as a certificate or degree in dance performance, education, or related fields (not mandatory but a plus).

Responsibilities

Instruct group classes in teaching ballet technique at varying levels.
Have and utilize solid foundation in ballet.
Choreograph dances for students of varying levels.
Showcase a strong background in dance through educational, teaching, and/or performing experience.
Demonstrate a genuine love for teaching and experience working with young dancers.
Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check.
Exhibit traits of dependability, professionalism, enthusiasm, punctuality, and friendliness.