What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter/Spring Ballet Instructor position at Jewish Community Center?
Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.
Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.
We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.
SUMMARY:
The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Dance at the J Program is seeking a ballet dance instructor for the upcoming winter/spring session. The ideal dance instructor is prepared and eager to be a role model for the Center of Arts & Culture, and the JCC as a whole. Experience and a love for teaching children of all ages, as well as extensive experience in their art form, is imperative.
The JCC and the Dance at the J programming celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our dance instructors to create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.
Will be supervised by the director of youth arts education. Experience working with children, especially ages 3-5 years old, is necessary. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is preferred.
COMMITMENT:
January-April 2025. Looking to staff Wednesdays Ballet Babies (ages 3-4 years old; 3:30-4:10 PM) and Monday’s Basic Ballet (ages 5-7; 5:00-5:45 PM). Winter session begin January 29-April 23. Spring showcase April 29. Estimated 2 hours a week. Availability to also teach private dance lessons and/or to teach classes in the summer is also highly desired. Availability and experience in other dance forms is also preferred, as we may inquire about other additional classes needed to staff. Upon completion of these sessions and evaluation from the supervisor, will then discuss summer and future employment and availability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, talk, dance, and hear. The employee may also be required to reach with hands and arts, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is typically fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with participants and other agency staff.
If Interested: Email a resume, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information to the Director of Youth Arts Education: abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION: Competitive Paid position; dependent on experience between $35-55 per hour. Part time position.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.
We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.
SUMMARY:
The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Dance at the J Program is seeking a ballet dance instructor for the upcoming winter/spring session. The ideal dance instructor is prepared and eager to be a role model for the Center of Arts & Culture, and the JCC as a whole. Experience and a love for teaching children of all ages, as well as extensive experience in their art form, is imperative.
The JCC and the Dance at the J programming celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our dance instructors to create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.
Will be supervised by the director of youth arts education. Experience working with children, especially ages 3-5 years old, is necessary. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is preferred.
COMMITMENT:
January-April 2025. Looking to staff Wednesdays Ballet Babies (ages 3-4 years old; 3:30-4:10 PM) and Monday’s Basic Ballet (ages 5-7; 5:00-5:45 PM). Winter session begin January 29-April 23. Spring showcase April 29. Estimated 2 hours a week. Availability to also teach private dance lessons and/or to teach classes in the summer is also highly desired. Availability and experience in other dance forms is also preferred, as we may inquire about other additional classes needed to staff. Upon completion of these sessions and evaluation from the supervisor, will then discuss summer and future employment and availability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Responsible for understanding all safety procedures of the J and could lead the participants in the event of an emergency.
- Attend all meetings, special events, and trainings required.
- Adhere to the dress code requirements as well as always meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance; Instructor agrees to wear appropriate dance or athletic clothing and shoes for the class for which they are teaching (example: If teaching ballet, the instructor is required to wear ballet shoes). Must wear JCC issued nametag.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- A minimum of 2 years prior experience teaching (experience with school aged students preferred).
- 10 years of formal dance training.
- Availability to teach weekday afternoons.
- Extensive experience working with differing levels of dance, age groups, and learning abilities.
- Able to plan, write, and execute a well thought out, age-appropriate curriculum.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, a willingness to collaborate, and the ability to be flexible.
- Ability to communicate effectively with dancer families.
- Excels in classroom management; commands a room but remains patient and ever inclusive to all students as per the JCC and Dance at the J values.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, talk, dance, and hear. The employee may also be required to reach with hands and arts, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is typically fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with participants and other agency staff.
If Interested: Email a resume, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information to the Director of Youth Arts Education: abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION: Competitive Paid position; dependent on experience between $35-55 per hour. Part time position.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
Salary : $35 - $55
