Primary Instructor Foundational Levels

 

POSITION

OBT School is adopting a new curriculum for the 2024-2025 Annual Session. Class content will be set in collaboration with the School Director. Levels Primary, and Level 1 will be based on the CPYB syllabus. Character class will be set combinations from our character curriculum. The instructor will have some freedom to set class content for Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes. The School Director will assist in the preparations to incorporate OBT Schools’ approach to teaching these levels. This position will also be involved in our annual school performance by setting class content to perform and rehearse the students in level 1. This position will be responsible for leading a demonstration at the end of the year in June for our Pre-Ballet and Primary classes. This position reports to the School Director for all responsibilities/duties

This position is part time 37 weeks, 12-15 hours per week. This position requires extended hours during performance times and teacher training. Regular days and hours of work are scheduled Tuesday through Friday between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM, and Saturdays 8:45 AM –3:00 PM. Additional teaching hours will be available for 9 weeks in the Summer for additional pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teach weekly classes for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Primary, Level 1, and Character class
  • Send class updates to the parents via email
  • Plan classes according to the new curriculum requirements
  • Meet with the School Director to discuss students and class content
  • Attend CPYB training August 2025-all expenses will be paid
  • Choreograph 2-4 Minute sections for each level
  • Oversee Pre-Ballet and Primary Demonstrations in June 2025
  • Rehearse Level 1 as needed for ASP
  • Attend trainings as needed
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Upholds the studio code of conduct
  • Awareness of OBT’s commitment to DEI, and participates in trainings to stay current and informed
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in teaching ballet class at a professional level
  • Professional ballet training of 8 or more years
  • Experience in choreographing for young children
  • Basic computer and email skills
  • Ability to effectively utilize time in class and running rehearsals within time allowed
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a professional ballet school setting
  • Must be able to multi-task and move fluidly between the roles of this position
  • Requires a team-oriented person who understands the dynamic of working with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals
  • Requires a team-oriented person who understands the dynamic of working with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Patience with young children
  • Positive reinforcement teaching style for young children

    • Candidates must be able to pass a thorough background check. While not required, successful candidates will have specific experience within dance and the arts. A full job description can be obtained here.

    APPLY

    Email your cover letter and resume to jobs@obt.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

    ABOUT OREGON BALLET THEATRE

    This is an exciting time to work at Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) – the nation’s 20th largest classical ballet company. We are emerging from the pandemic as artistically vibrant, financially healthy, organizationally strong, and well-positioned for our future. We are debt free and operating in the black financially. Our Board is actively engaged in oversight and stewardship. Our 250 employees are resilient, committed and energized. We have exciting plans for growth. Our professional company of 27 dancers perform a season of five shows featuring both classical and contemporary work. OBT2, our junior company, boasts dancers of exceptional talent. Our nationally renowned School trains 300 students from across the county. Our community education program reaches thousands of students in classrooms across Oregon. In short, we are changing lives through dance.