Advanced Ballet Instructor - Hawkins School of Performing Arts

Are you a passionate ballet instructor who loves working with children? Ensemble Schools is looking for experienced Ballet instructors to teach classes at Hawkins School of Performing Arts. Our growing studio in Folsom, CA focuses on providing quality instruction in a safe environment. We're seeking instructors who can deliver engaging, in-person lessons and contribute to the vibrant dance community. Our positive classrooms are staffed by amazing teachers who go beyond teaching dance technique to developing important life skills in students because Hawkins is about More Than Just Great Dancing!®

Hawkins seeks someone knowledgeable and experienced in training advanced Classical Ballet students.

The schedule for this position is as follows - Mondays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM

Position Highlights

• Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth.
• Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities
• • Benefits include a 401(K) program with employer matching and health benefit options for all part-time and full-time employees.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is

Driven, organized, and consistently prepared. Someone who is passionate about inspiring dancers, communicates clearly and positively, and values collaboration within a team and broader community.

Who You’ll Work With

Reports To: Curriculum & Instruction Director
Collaborates With:  Genre Leads & Instructors

What You’ll Focus On

• Delivering high-quality, engaging instruction
• Supporting student growth and development
• Upholding strong artistic and technical standards
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with students and families

Curriculum Alignment and Training Feedback: 

• Participate fully in initial curriculum training and ongoing professional development.
• Understand, implement, and uphold the school's curriculum, teaching methodologies, technical expectations, and artistic standards.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum & Instruction Director, Ballet Lead, and fellow instructors to ensure consistent terminology, instructional approaches, and progression of material across classes and levels.
• Respect the school's training philosophy while contributing individual expertise and creativity within the framework of the curriculum.
• Participate in regular check-ins, instructional evaluations, and collaborative discussions with the Curriculum & Instruction Director and Ballet Lead.
• Welcome constructive feedback, coaching, and mentorship as essential components of professional growth.
• Demonstrate a willingness to reflect upon and refine teaching practices to support instructional consistency and student advancement.
• Remain adaptable and open to evolving teaching techniques, curricular refinements, and program initiatives.

Faculty Teamwork and Collaboration: 

• Approach teaching as a shared responsibility, recognizing that each instructor contributes to every student's long-term artistic and technical development.
• Communicate openly, respectfully, and proactively with fellow faculty members regarding student progress, instructional strategies, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Support and reinforce the instruction, expectations, and artistic direction of fellow teachers, presenting a consistent and united approach to students and families.
• Model the collaboration, professionalism, mutual respect, and teamwork that we seek to instill in our dancers.
• Prioritize the collective success of the ballet program and its students over individual teaching preferences or approaches.

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Monitor individual student progress and collaborate with faculty to address developmental needs.
• Participate in scheduled faculty meetings, curriculum training, instructional feedback sessions, and other school initiatives.
• Uphold the school's educational philosophy and artistic vision through consistent implementation of the established curriculum.

Overarching expectation: 

• Contribute to a unified faculty culture in which all instructors work toward a shared artistic and educational vision, providing students with a consistent, cohesive, and progressive ballet training experience. 
• Our students should experience one cohesive training philosophy, supported by a team of educators who communicate openly, reinforce one another's instruction, and work together toward their collective success.

How We Measure Success (KPIs)

• Instruction attendance > 85% season monthly average
• Student retention and enrollment growth
• Observable student improvement in technique and performance
• Positive feedback from students and families
• Consistent preparedness and punctuality
• Collaboration and engagement with staff and studio initiatives

About Hawkins

Hawkins School of Performing Arts is a legacy studio that has been inspiring dancers, singers, and actors for more than four decades. We are a place where first steps are celebrated, passions are discovered, and artists of all levels are empowered to grow.

At Hawkins, we believe the performing arts build more than skill, they build confidence, discipline, and heart. Through world-class training and dedicated instruction, we nurture both the artist and the individual. Whether beginning a journey or striving for the next level, Hawkins is a home where talent is developed and the human spirit is uplifted.

About Ensemble Performing Arts

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

Who We Are
Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them ♡. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter to Allison Liedman through this portal. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job type: Part-time

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.