Internal Contacts:
- Faculty, School Pianists, School Administration, Ballet Students, Company Artistic Staff
External Contacts:
Years and Type of Related Experience Required:
- Minimum of 5 years experience teaching ballet and creative movement.
Technical Competencies:
- A commitment to the aims and objectives of San Francisco Ballet School
- Develops students by providing kind, appropriate, and inspiring training in technique
- Provides level-appropriate combinations within the structure of the stated curriculum
- Gives corrections to all students. Creates an environment where students can accept and learn from mistakes, coaches students through difficulties and provides ongoing feedback and encouragement.
- Responsibility for the overall discipline of the class, including enforcing dress code and ensuring that proper ballet etiquette is taught and maintained.
- Proactive and flexible approach to work, willingness to be involved in all areas of the School’s dance initiatives
- Manages class and rehearsals in a professional manner.
- Personable and well presented, including wearing the proper attire for teaching
- Maintain appropriate staff-student relationships; complies with the Conduct with Minors policy and other School/Association policies related to health and welfare.
- Communicates with students, staff, colleagues, parents etc in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information.
- Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
- Builds rapport and develops effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues, pianists and staff.
- Supports and provides equal and fair treatment for all.
- First aid and CPR qualification or willingness to attend training
Physical Demands:
- Demonstrates dance moves, styles, musicality and dynamics
Special Equipment Used:
- Tape deck, CD, DAT, mini disc, video equipment;
Other:
- Basic knowledge of MS Office products, or a willingness to undergo training necessary to produce evaluations and record attendance.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
San Francisco Ballet is a leading ballet company and trailblazer in dance locally, nationally, and internationally. Performing, commissioning, and collaborating with exceptional artists in dance and across disciplines, SF Ballet balances an innovative focus on new and contemporary choreography with a deeply held dedication to the classics. SF Ballet is a catalyst for the future of ballet by cultivating creativity, bringing dance of the highest caliber to a wide audience, andprovidingexceptional training opportunities for the next generation of professional dancers in its world-renowned School.
Since its founding in 1933 and as the oldest professional ballet company in the United States, the Ballet has been an innovator in the artform and an originator of beloved cultural traditions, from staging the first American production ofSwan Laketo bringing an annual holidayNutcrackerto U.S. audiences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).