Position Description: Academy Faculty Teacher
Reports To: Lower School Coordinator
Type: Part Time

Academy Overview

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, the Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy is the official school of Colorado Ballet. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Gil Boggs and Academy Director Erica Fischbach, CBA is a premier training institution in the state, with programming sought after by serious ballet students worldwide.

The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 700 students each year, from toddlers to seniors. Colorado Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programming serves students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners, making more than 30,000 contacts each year.

Position Summary

Colorado Ballet Academy is seeking a motivated individual for a position as a Ballet Teacher for classes in our Lower Division. This is a part time position with hours on Monday Mornings, Saturday mornings for Creative Dance Classes and the possibility of additional hours. This teaching position has hourly rates commensurate with experience. This position reports to Lower School Coordinator and supervised by Academy Principal.

 
Position Requirements Qualifications

· Ballet classes range from 45-90 minutes in length
· Preparation of lesson plans for weekly classes, following a designated curriculum
· Guide students to perpetually progress through curriculum
· Develop, set, and rehearse choreography for end of session or end of year performances
· Responsible for music selection for classes (stereo with Bluetooth or auxiliary port are provided)
· Monthly teacher meetings
· Opportunity to teach various workshops or camp series

Qualifications

Colorado Ballet seeks the highest quality teachers to join our team. Our faculty offers quality training and inspires enthusiasm for the art of dance.

· Strong background in creative movement and ballet required
· Ability and willingness to work with young students of varied abilities
· Reliable transportation required
· Experience in classroom management and inclusive approach to dance education

Application:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and sample lesson plan to academy@coloradoballet.org.

Submissions without these items will not be considered. No phone calls please. All submissions will be acknowledged. Colorado Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Colorado Ballet Education & Community Engagement Department 

Colorado Ballet is a Denver based non-profit organization. The mission is to present exceptional quality classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training, and education programs that are integral to the cultural life of our community.  

Providing high quality educational opportunities for preschool through adults, the Colorado Ballet Education & Community Engagement Department has been engaging with the Colorado community for over 20 years offering programs to students and community members least likely to access dance independently and for whom it could have the greatest impact. A fundamental philosophy of Colorado Ballet is to make dance accessible to everyone and inclusive of all. We aim to bring diverse communities together to overcome real and perceived barriers. In doing so, the department strives to provide quality dance education that focuses on the mission: 

Every: To make dance accessible to everyone. 

Body: To promote dance and movement as part of a healthy lifestyle. 

Dance: To encourage creativity and expression through dance and foster an appreciation for ballet. 
 
Position Summary 

The Education & Community Engagement department is seeking a motivated individual for a position as a Teaching Artist. Teaching Artists teach for both our Every Body Dance! afterschool enrichment program and our Workshops program. It is an ideal part-time position for someone balancing a variety of teaching jobs or other part-time work. 
 
The position teaches E&CE Curriculum (see below) in the afterschool setting, may teach workshops and Day of Dance events. Hours vary, but average two to five hours per week during the school year and five to ten hours per month in the summer, must be comfortable teaching creative movement and ballet in the afterschool setting. The majority of teaching time occurs between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays with occasional daytime and weekend hours. The position has hourly rates for student teachers, assistant teachers, and lead teachers as well as opportunities for administrative time.  

The position reports to the Manager of Education & Community Engagement and may work directly with other department staff and Teaching Artists. Teaching Artists will work offsite from the Colorado Ballet studios and offices at schools and community centers, may teach virtually via Zoom, and will work with students of a variety of ages, experience, abilities, and backgrounds.   

In order to fulfill our mission, Colorado Ballet is dedicated to building and sustaining an organizational culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We are committed to hiring people who reflect and represent the rich diversity of the children, families, and communities with whom we work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented ethnic groups, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ persons are especially welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. 

Colorado Ballet Education & Community Engagement Curriculum 

Colorado Ballet Teaching Artists utilize a codified curriculum for the afterschool program, Every Body Dance! This curriculum was created in order to provide a consistent program throughout the Denver metro area. A typical  afterschool program provides dance classes that focus on creative movement and ballet. Utilizing Anne Green Gilbert’s methodology, we utilize Brain Compatible Dance Education techniques to create and develop the curriculum for our afterschool classes, as well as many of our workshops. These effective teaching techniques equip our Teaching Artists to engage and motivate students of all abilities in school in community settings. Colorado Ballet’s afterschool curriculum is designed for students to study a variety of dance concepts while also improving important life skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness, social and emotional learning, and strengthening the body and brain all through the art of dance. 

Information about the Teaching Artist role 

Colorado Ballet Education & Community Engagement Department Teaching Artists: 

• Are practicing artists, who have professional performing experience and/or training 
• Come from a variety of artistic traditions and have the desire to share their unique artistry with children, youth, adults, and beginners 
• Are as passionate about the art of teaching as they are about their art form 
• Exude joy and love of dance 
• Are dynamic, expressive, and energized movers 
• Have experience creating choreographic phrases 
• Have strong musicality 
• Have a confident presence and positive and inclusive classroom management skills 
• Understand the developmental needs of children and are capable of tailoring instruction to support different learners 
• Are committed to anti-racist education 
• Are committed to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices, and to creating classrooms in which every student is seen, valued, and feels that they belong 
• Have experience with (or a willingness to learn) lesson planning and designing units of instruction 
• Are reflective practitioners who seek opportunities for continuous learning 
• Are collaborative; thrive in a team dynamic in which power and responsibility are shared 
• Are flexible, and able to adapt to the needs and strengths of different school communities 
• Believe that all children are dancers and capable of achieving success in and through dance 
• Believe that being in the presence of children is a privilege 

Requirements to Apply 

• Have an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Colorado Ballet as well as the Education & Community Engagement Department with a deep passion for dance and a dedication to values of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Experience in dance education (Tier 1: including creative movement and ballet) with considerations for social and emotional learning 
• Reliable transportation/ability to travel throughout the Denver metro area. 
• Availability for paid professional development workshops as well as individualized training during the school year. 
• Must be reliable and punctual. 
• Tier 1: Ability to make a solid commitment to teaching during the afterschool time frame, at least one day per week, ideally for the duration of the school year (early October to early or mid- June). 
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. 
• Offers for employment are contingent upon successful completion of a state and federal fingerprint level background check and mandatory reporter training. 

Relevant Experience 

• Proficiency in other dance idioms (West African, Bharatanatyam, Ballroom, Hip Hop, etc.) 
• Background in dance, experience teaching dance (in public schools or non-traditional settings preferred), or formal education in dance/dance education 
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language  

Compensation 

• Part-time, hourly rate: lead teaching rate begins at $30 - $35/hour 
• Hours: approximately 1-3 hours per week, primarily between 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, some weekends and daytime hours available.  
• Benefits: complimentary and discount tickets to Colorado Ballet productions, paid professional development time, access to free professional continued learning, increased pay rate for outer range locations, access to free or discounted adult classes in the Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy 

Application 

Application deadline is August 15th, 2022. Please send your resume, cover letter, and sample lesson plan to Cassie Wilson at cassie.wilson@coloradoballet.org. Submissions without these items will not be considered. No phone calls please. All submissions will be acknowledged. Colorado Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

What’s Next? 

• Colorado Ballet will review applications and schedule final candidates for an interview/audition on Zoom (or in-person if applicable) in June/July/August. 
• Candidates who are selected and available will begin teaching in schools starting in September 2022. 

Please contact Cassie Wilson at cassie.wilson@coloradoballet.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest in teaching with Colorado Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement Department! 

Position: Stage Management Assistant
Reports to: Director of Production
Type: Full-time with benefits salary range $40,000 - $42,500 annually

Company Overview

Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver based non-profit organization celebrating more than 60 years of excellence. Colorado Ballet’s mission is to present exceptional quality classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training, and education programs that are integral to the cultural life of our community. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,080-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Position Overview

Colorado Ballet is looking for an individual to support the Production Department at the Colorado Ballet Armstrong Center for Dance, as well as in performances. This position also supports the Education and Community Engagement Department and the Academy. This position requires someone who is energetic, creative and good at self-management and multitasking. 

Key Duties and Functions

• Supports Production Stage Manager as required for main stage productions. This will include setting rehearsal rooms, gathering rehearsal props, and attending studio rehearsals, SL or SR responsibilities, cueing performers, giving calls, handling performance crises, creating show paperwork for the crew (prop, deck, electrics, and rail run sheets). Carries out all assignments given by the PSM on a per production basis.
• Opportunity to call main stage productions.
• Supports Director of Production
• Supports the Education and Community Engagement department for school performances. This includes driving a truck to performances, setting up dance floor. Setting up and running sounds and lights
• Stage Manages Colorado Ballet Academy performances in the Black Box theatre and the Ellie Caulkins Opera house.
• Looks after technical requirements in ballet studios. This includes making sure sound and video equipment is in good working order and troubleshooting any issues.
• Maintains archival performance recordings. This includes loading existing DVD’s onto virtual platforms
• Runs technical requirements in the ACD Black Box for events
• Cares for the Black Box Theatre including maintaining equipment
• Provides Video/Sound needs for Artistic Staff
• Looks after basic building maintenance requirements. This includes keeping an eye on grounds, lightbulbs, carpeting issues, plumbing issues and general maintenance that arises.

Relevant Experience:

• Two years experience as an assistant stage manger
• Strong theatre technical skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Must have a current driver’s license
• Ability to read music a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position and includes benefits. Benefits include subsidized health care, 401(k), complimentary performance tickets, flexible work environment and paid time off.

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) Information:

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $42,500 annually

How To Apply

Application deadline is July 1, 2022. Please send your cover letter and resume and to:

HR@ColoradoBallet.org

Submissions without these required items will not be considered. No phone calls, please. All submissions will be acknowledged. 

Colorado Ballet Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to fulfill our mission, Colorado Ballet is dedicated to building and sustaining an organizational culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We are committed to hiring people who reflect and represent the rich diversity of the children, families, and communities with whom we work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented ethnic groups, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ persons are especially welcome and strongly encouraged to apply