Careers at Neighborhood Ballet

Neighborhood Ballet is a place where people of all ages, shapes, and sizes can find a safe space to dance and where creativity, individuality, and self-expression are encouraged. We are a community of teachers, students, and families who are passionate about the performing arts, community, and life-long learning. Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students and their families. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable, and free to express themselves through movement.

As our vision and work continues to expand, we continue to seek out passionate, care-filled, and enthusiastic teachers and administrators to join our team.

Open Positions

Teaching Positions

Responsibilities include…

  • Greet students and/or parents coming into class, passing in the lobby, etc.

  • Plan lessons progressively, reviewing previously taught steps and continuing on with new material. If lesson plans are not working on a particular day, the problem is recognized and the teacher is flexible enough to change plans for the class according to the situation.

  • Establish clear and fair discipline for students, communicate expectations, and consistently hold to rules established for students throughout the class

  • Create an inclusive environment

  • Make class FUN. Use creative thinking in teaching using imagery, especially for younger students.

  • Music and choreography are appropriate to style, speed, and theme in relation to age groups for recital

Studio Assistant

Responsibilities Include…

  • Greet students and/or parents coming into class, passing in the lobby, etc.

  • Implement dancer check-in and dismissal process

  • Maintain a clean, positive, and hospitable studio environment

  • Complete opening and closing studio tasks

  • Help foster open and clear communication (both verbally and via email) between teachers, administrators, and families

  • Complete daily administrative assignments

  • Consult with students and families to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise, class uniform, etc.

  • Collect payment using the store point of sale system