Seeking Children’s Dance Instructor

The Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts is currently seeking an energetic and dynamic dance instructor who loves working with children aged 2-6! Qualified candidates should have experience in working with children in a dance studio environment, be well-versed in creative movement, hip hop, and ballet (Vaganova Method preferred) for primary levels, and bring a sense of gentle and optimistic leadership to each class.

Ballet Instructor Responsibilities:

• Follow all teaching outlines and guidelines set out in the teacher handbook
• Create a fun, effective and exciting atmosphere for students
• Prepare choreography for recitals
• Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
• Attend rehearsals, performances and examinations as required
• 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
• Come prepared with class materials, music and playlists, props (if required), and keep detailed notes about your class plans
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within the scope and range of the job

Instructor Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at Primary level for Ballet
• Society of Classical Ballet – Vaganova Method certification an asset (Cecchetti Method Certification will also be considered)
• Successful completion of accredited teacher training programs is an asset
• Flexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfill the requirements of the role
• Highly effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are required in working with individuals at all levels
• A collaborative, team-building spirit, seeking and celebrating the contribution of others.

The pay rate for this position is starting at $30.00 per hour, but can increase depending on qualifications and experience.

This position is based in Hamilton. Working on-site is required.

As part of our commitment to access and equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals who are Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQA 2S+; persons with disabilities; women, non-binary, and individuals from racialized communities and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

The Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts is located at 126 James Street South in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Students of all ages can immerse themselves in over 100 arts programs including music, dance, visual arts, acting and more. At HCA, we pride ourselves on the quality of our programming, the professional credentials of our instructors and the wide selection of classes within each discipline which our customers can choose from. We offer dance classes in ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop and creative movement.

Our Mission: To attune the soul to the arts of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. To honour the traditions of those arts while preserving and nurturing individual imagination. To create an environment where artistic instincts are encouraged, where artistic products of quality are displayed, and where the arts are a vehicle to stimulate personal growth.

Please email your artistic resume or CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please list teaching credentials, certifications, teaching experience, as well as professional performances.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.