Jersey City Dance Academy located in Jersey City, NJ is looking for a Ballet Teacher for next season (September-June) who can teach ages 6-18 weekday evenings and Saturdays. Please see our classes at the bottom of the listing.

Dance classes ranging from beginner to advanced for ages 6-18.

Location: Jersey City, NJ-Parking on premises and accessible by Bus and Light Rail.

Program Dates: September-June

Duration: 10 months (possible extension into summer classes)

Compensation: $40/hr.

-Must have a BFA/BA Dance or Dance Education Degree or Equivalent certifications or experience.
-ABT Teaching Certification preferred but not required
-Must love to work with children
-Be committed to teaching (not touring)
-Be amicable, prompt, punctual, reliable
-Be comfortable submitting to a background check
-Must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching
-Flexible and able to adapt to the needs and strengths of different groups of students and classroom settings, and are good team players.
-Comfortable creating a dance piece to showcase at the end of each semester to demonstrate what students have learned

BIPOC, teaching artists with disabilities, teaching artists from historically marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+ teaching artists are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We are open to considering applicants with a similar combination of certifications and years of experience. If you think you’re a great fit, please send your Teaching Resume and responses to the following questions:

-What is your classroom management style. How do you handle student and parent conflicts/complaints?
-How do you keep younger students engaged while continuing to teach material?
-Describe how you would teach a class where a few students are on a lower level than the other students in the class? How do you adapt to different learning styles?
-Are you comfortable working with students with special needs?
-How do you motivate students?
-Your availability Monday-Thursday 5-8pm and Saturdays 9:30-3:30pm

to Info@jerseycitydanceacademy.com with the Subject “JCDA Ballet Teacher Application” and include your full name, town located in, and phone number. We are looking for someone to start and grow with us. We’re asking these questions to ensure a strong fit with our studio culture and philosophy as well as our dancers needs.

Classes:

Saturday Classes

9:30-10:30am Ballet 3 (ages 11+)

10:30-11:30am Ballet 4/5 (placement by instructor but most students are ages 13+)

11:30am-12:30pm Ballet 2 (ages 9-10)

12:30-1:30pm Ballet 1 (ages 6-8)

Wednesday Classes

5:00-6:00pm Ballet Technique 2/3 (Non Recital Class) (ages 9-12)

6:00-7:00pm Ballet 3 (ages 11+)

7:00-8:00pm Ballet 2 (ages 9-10)

Thursday Classes

5:00-6:00pm Ballet 4 (placement by instructor but most students are ages 13+)

6:00-7:00pm Ballet 1 (ages 6-8)

7:00-8:30pm Ballet Technique 4/5 (Non Recital Class) (placement by instructor but most students are ages 13+)