Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks a

Teaching Artist

STATUS: Regular, Part-Time, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: $40.00 Hourly
REPORTS TO: Director of Education/Community Engagement
DATE: Upon Hire

POSITION

The Teaching Artist encourages life-long learning about dance through enriching the lives of children and adults by providing meaningful learning experiences; inspiring all students to move, watch and wonder about dance. The Teaching Artist is an ambassador of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Education/Community Engagement programs which occur throughout the year as dance residencies in public and private schools; alternative therapeutic classrooms; educationally focused performances in schools or at local theaters; studio tours and lectures; and as experiential events in community venues. The position reports to the Director of Education/Community Engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

OBT Education and Community Engagement (E/CE) is seeking professional part-time Teaching Artists who are compassionate and energetic to share dance with school partners and the community. An ideal candidate is engaging with students, skilled in classroom management, a clear communicator and positive representative of OBT in the community. E/CE is interested in sharing many forms of dance, a foundation in creative movement and ballet is also desired. Candidates should have a significant desire for community work, have good references, and be willing to teach a sample class as part of the interview process. Candidates must be able to pass a thorough background check.
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APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume/CV to Robyn.Ulibarri@obt.org.  Please include your basic teaching philosophy and style, and what skills and strengths you hope to bring to E/CE.   Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT OREGON BALLET THEATRE

Oregon Ballet Theatre is a classically=based professional ballet company established in 1989 in Portland, Oregon.  The company performs an annual season of programs while participating in many community events, as well as regional and national touring.
OBT has grown from being a respected regional company to one of national significance. While maintaining a strong classical foundation, the company has broadened its contemporary repertory and produces thematic programs touching on issues such as race, the environment, and gender roles.  OBT has developed a reputation for breaking the boundaries of what people expect from a night at the ballet.
The OBT School is recognized as one of the premier ballet schools in the country.  OBT’s work in dance education includes a far-reaching community engagement program, connecting with students and adults throughout the Portland metropolitan region and Oregon.  In short, we are changing lives through dance.
OBT is supported by an actively engaged Board of Trustees, 200 staff, and an annual budget approaching $9 million.