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Ballet Instructor

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada The School of Port City Ballet Full time

The School of Port City Ballet is seeking a **highly skilled and experienced Ballet Teacher** to join our faculty. We are a school and company dedicated to excellence in training and performance, offering programs that range from young dancers to our intensive pre-professional program.

**About the Role**

**Responsibilities**
- Teach ballet classes across various levels, from foundational training to advanced pre-professional students.
- Prepare students for examinations, auditions, and performances.
- Provide individual attention and mentorship, fostering both technical precision and artistic expression.
- Collaborate with faculty and artistic staff to support school performances and outreach initiatives.
- Serve as a positive role model for discipline, professionalism, and creativity.

**Qualifications**
- Advanced ballet training (recognized professional school or academy preferred).
- Professional performance experience with a ballet company (required or strongly preferred).
- Previous teaching experience at a high level, with demonstrated success developing students’ technique and artistry.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a supportive and motivating teaching style.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a faculty team.

**Why Join Us?**

At The School of Port City Ballet, you’ll be part of a warm, professional environment that values both excellence and care. Our small class sizes allow for individual attention, and our connection to Port City Ballet Company provides unique performance and mentorship opportunities. We offer faculty a wellness stipend for massage and physio ensuring the care of each of and instructor. Our studios are also available to all of our faculty free of charge for their creative use outside of our regular scheduled classes.

**Application Details**

Interested applicants should submit the following:

- A cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and relevant experience
- A detailed CV or résumé
- (Optional) Links to teaching footage or performance video

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- Wellness program

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person