Chamberlain Ballet looking for a Nutcracker Wardrobe Manager to join us this season starting September 1st!
Responsibilities include:
- Costume Fittings
- Costume Repairs
- Alterations
- Managing the Wardrobe committee and volunteers!
Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) seeks to fill instructor positions for Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Latin, Tap, Pilates, Progressing Ballet Technique and Yoga for a new TBT School location in Dallas for fall 2024. Classes will be available for both children and adults. During the school year, Fall – May, classes are mainly held after school hours with some opportunities to teach during the day. Flexibility in afternoon and evening hours to be available to substitute classes would be ideal. Summer hours shift to more daytime hours. Ability to teach other styles of dance such as jazz, tap, and modern for different ages a plus. Knowledge of Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and training is helpful, but not essential. Schedules will vary depending on the discipline.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow TBT curriculum to teach ballet and be able to create lesson plans that are both challenging and engaging for students Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of individual students Attend all scheduled teacher meetings as requested Provide positive and healthy support for students, as a leader and a mentor Maintain a positive, disciplined environment for the students during their class. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Attributes for Success Strong leadership skills and passion for arts education. Energetic, charismatic, and understanding personality and enjoys working with children from ages 3 & up. Excellent communication, organizational and team-working skills. Demonstrated capability and maturity to build trust and rapport with program participants as a representative of Texas Ballet Theater. Ability to adapt to change and to respond to unexpected occurrences. Education and Experience BA/BFA in Dance, Education, or related field, or commensurate experience as a professional dancer. Demonstrated experience working in dance education is preferred. RAD knowledge a plus. How to Apply To apply, send cover letter outlining aptitude and interest with resume.
Texas Ballet Theater School (TBTS) Fort Worth School Assistant / Part-Time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Texas Ballet Theater School (TBTS) Fort Worth School Assistant serves as one of the “faces” of the school. The position serves as a direct contact for all families. This individual serves as a support between parents and staff on a part-time level through responsibilities listed below.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Answers phone calls and emails. Represents TBTS professionally on all calls and correspondence.
Answers questions from school students and parents, as well as new/potential students and families.
Serves as ‘first line’ of answers for simple questions, including tuition payments, class schedules, etc. to allow School Business Manager time to focus on other tasks.
Communicates school policies as directed.
Basic clerical work as needed and assigned by School staff, including processing and accepting payments.
Ability to multi-task as projects arise.
Works at the front desk during class hours as assigned (including daytime school classes, after school classes, adult classes and possible summer programs).
Responsible for covering front desk if other part-time school staff are unavailable and/or absent.
Stocks office with first-aid items, hairnets, snacks, drinks and office supplies.
Assists School Business Manager as needed with volunteer efforts and jobs at school, events and performances. This may cause additional hours to be scheduled to assist as needed at events, shows, etc.
During Adult Classes, handles check-in, records pass usage, and takes payments.
Closing procedures, including, but not limited to:
o Safely check-out all students to parents as they are dismissed
o Check all restrooms and studios for trash and lost & found items
o Secure the building for the night
PART-TIME HOURS
Average work week: 5-8 hours per week
Availability to work:
o Saturdays: 8:45am-5pm
Availability to work events as needed and assigned, i.e, performances, shows, etc.
REQUIRED SKILLS Pleasant demeanor both in speech and attitude with customers, parents, students, co-workers Administration experience preferred. Experience in ballet or working with a ballet or dance school is preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated capability and maturity to protect confidential information and build trust and rapport with parents, students and staff. Display organizational values by keeping commitments, upholding organizational morals and values. Proactive style, able to move forward and implement decisions even when obstacles are encountered. Dynamic, energetic, creative and socially adept with demonstrated leadership skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have core knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Word skills. Familiarity with JackRabbit is a plus along with a willingness to learn new programs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished written, oral, or diagram form, ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and ability to address customer and employee personalities in various business situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and
draw valid conclusions.
APPEARANCE AND GROOMING All staff members are required to follow the guidelines set forth by Texas Ballet Theater management. Professional style, image and demeanor are required for this position.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will basis.
Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico seeks Ballet Teacher for Saturday classes for the Fall Semester | August 2024 - December 2024:
9:30 am Classical Ballet Kids (Age 6-11)
10:30 pm Classical Ballet Toddlers (Age 3-5)
Location: Anita Martinez Recreation Center