Job Description

Chattanooga Ballet’s School Director will lead the organization's ballet training program, from Creative Movement to Pre-Professional levels, while fostering a healthy environment for students and faculty.

Chattanooga Ballet’s mission is to serve through the power of dance. We strive to create trusting relationships, to be community-bound and advocates of accessibility, and to raise industry standards and challenge expectations by innovating tradition.

Interested candidates should email a brief cover letter and resume to Chattanooga Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director, Brian McSween at: bmcsween@chaballet.org. The full job description can be found here:

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Chattanooga Ballet (CHA Ballet) is seeking a full-time Ballet School Director to serve as an ambassador for CHA Ballet, ensuring positive communication and interaction with all students, parents, teachers, and all other stakeholders. The employee will fulfill their role by implementing the curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm, demonstrating a concern for all students without favoritism, and providing the highest quality of professional training while nurturing the love and appreciation of the art form.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Administrative  

• Manage the Education Program Manager and Making Moves Coordinator.
• Manage the school’s administrative responsibilities.
• Assign full- and part-time faculty to classes and report payroll. 
• Communicate with all CHA Ballet staff and faculty regarding students and classes. 

  Education  

• Prepare and teach classes consistent with designed curriculum.
• Manage evaluations and level placement for all Level 1-Advanced level dancers. 
• Direct the advanced student-based School Ensemble. 
• Schedule and manage all summer programming. 

Production  

• Manage all student-related Nutcracker production needs. 
• Direct and manage all student performances.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Significant experience teaching classical ballet technique. 
• Previous career as a professional dancer considered a strong plus. 
• Flexible approach, positive attitude, punctuality, and good work ethic. 
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. 

BENEFITS  

• Salary range, dependent upon experience. 
• 2 complimentary dental cleanings annually 
• One to One TextCare Health Concierge 
• Complimentary gym membership 
• 401k Retirement Plan with 3% match 
• Additional compensation for private coaching 

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