Organizational Summary

The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all artists, actors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dance Coordinator, this hourly position teaches beginning through advanced ballet and pointe classes using a syllabus. This instructor will choreograph for the spring concerts and may have the opportunity to choreograph on the performing company. 

Responsibilities

• Choreograph class dances for the spring recitals
• Arrive prior to class time
• Attend and participate in all required meetings
• Open Communication with Dance Coordinator on ongoing basis
• Submit required concert information to the Dance Coordinator; including program notes, music and prop and set needs, in timely manner
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Experience educating young children, adolescents and/or adults with a strong emphasis on injury prevention
• Ability to present material in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Ability to teach the material on the syllabus and give useful corrections on alignment and execution
• Ability to communicate positively with the students, parents and Arvada Center Staff
• Ability to collaborate and work with fellow dance instructors on show themes
• Ability to demonstrate or explain combinations and correct students, move ballet barres as needed
• Move light sets and props during recital season
• Ability to stand for two hours, either in class or while working backstage for dance concerts
• Must possess several years teaching experience, have a solid foundation of ballet training
• Applicants should be reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about teaching dance to children, teens and/or adults
• Basic knowledge of kinesiology 
• A background check is required

Compensation

This is a part time, nonexempt position earning $20- $28 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave. 

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 

Application Instructions

Send an email with your resume and cover letter as PDF to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the job title in the subject line. 

Applications will be accepted until October 11, 2024