Alberta Ballet’s Community division is growing, and we are looking for experienced dance teachers to join our instructional team. We are seeking ballet, contemporary and community outreach teachers for both our Calgary and Edmonton studios. Part-time, hourly, and full-time contracts are available.

Schedule:

Weekday evenings, Saturday daytime hours

Summer (July / August) – summer camp and sessional classes – daytime hours

Purpose: Teachers provide students with quality instruction in a caring and engaging environment that promotes creativity and expression, joy of movement and music and develops a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts. Classes are part of Alberta Ballet’s Community division which includes recreational and experienced ballet training programs, contemporary and commercial jazz classes as well as community outreach classes.

Key Deliverables

Instructional Duties:

• Structure and teach ballet or dance classes following Alberta Ballet’s System of Training.

• Follow all teaching outlines and guidelines set out in the teacher handbook.

• Teach from a strong foundation to students in a variety of levels.

• Prepare choreography for performances as required.

• Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships.

• Attend rehearsals, performances and examinations as required.

• Participate in regular professional development through Alberta Ballet or other appropriate programs / courses.

• Produce student progress reports as required.

• Record and report on student attendance.

• Communicate with parents of students as required and take notes of conversations with parents.

Administration & Non-Instructional Duties:

• Assist with photo shoots as required.

• Attend/Supervise rehearsals and performances.

• Attend Year-End Performance (YEP) coordination, rehearsals/performances.

• Attend staff meetings and training usually within normal working hours but also others that fall before the start, or at the end of each term.

• Additional administrative projects and support as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Experience teaching students ages 6 and up.

• Successful completion of accredited teacher training program is an asset.

• Proactive and flexible approach to work, willing to be involved in all areas of the organization’s dance initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build good supportive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider dance community.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.

• Flexible attitude towards duties and working patterns to fulfill the requirements of the role.

• Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the organization.

• Willing to participate in Teacher Development Program when scheduled.

• General computer aptitude and skills (Office365 applications).

• Successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a police background and vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

Working Conditions / physical requirements

• This job is performed at the school in a variety of settings.
  • Teaching – standing for long periods of time, repetitive movements, demonstrating dance.
  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
  • Speaking for long periods of time, voice and speech indicating tempo, rhythm, and quality.
• Due to some computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
• Alberta Ballet School operates six (6) days a week from Monday to Saturday. Public hours of operation are 1:30pm to 9:00pm Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Shortened office hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm apply during school holidays and summer months for administrative staff and management.
• As a performing arts organization and academic school, there will be projects and pursuits that may require time above and beyond the typical work schedule including evening and weekends for performances and recitals.
• Employees are expected to comply with all safety regulations.
• Must complete Respect in Sport Activity Leader Certification paid for by the organization.

Alberta Ballet's vision is to ignite creativity, inspire excellence and foster a lifelong love for dance through innovative performances, rigorous training and inclusive education, enriching the cultural fabric of our community and beyond.

Alberta Ballet School provides a unique curriculum and unwavering dedication, we cultivate, train, and empower the next generation of professional dancers, ensuring our students are prepared to excel in post-secondary studies or pursue a thriving dance career, be it in Alberta or beyond.

Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce, providing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. We believe a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve.