Employment Opportunities
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Omaha Academy of Ballet seeks an Artistic Administrator/Ballet Faculty member to teach secondary-level ballet (ages 8–high school) while also managing key artistic-administrative duties. RESPONSIBILITIES

Ballet Faculty

• Maintain a school-year teaching schedule of 17–20 instructional hours per week and 12–15 hours per week in summer for dancers aged 8 through high school. (Secondary level classes)
• Communicate dancer progress to families in a timely, professional manner.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date attendance records for all assigned classes.
• Plan and choreograph dance pieces for the spring recital.
• Assist with dress rehearsals and attend recital performances.
• Attend faculty training sessions and staff meetings.
• Support and participate in studio events to encourage student development and retention.

• Maintain 10–15 office hours per week (flexible schedule).
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and enrolled families in the lower academy (levels 1-3). 
• Coordinate the Omaha Dance Project, managing logistics for the annual community-wide performance. (In conjunction with OAB Artistic Director)
• Assist in the coordination and execution of OAB and Heartland Youth Ballet events, including auditions, dress rehearsals, performances, pointe shoe fittings, and workshops.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Academy Manager to develop class schedules.
• Oversee substitute instructor coordination and cover classes as needed in partnership with the Artistic Director.
• Assist Academy Manager in maintaining costume inventory.

Skills & Competencies

• Possess strong technical knowledge and teaching skills, emphasizing safe techniques, creativity, and the healthy development of dancers.
• Capable of fostering a positive and inclusive studio environment while effectively managing the classroom.
• Collaborate effectively with other staff and instructors.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Show a willingness to learn and grow as an instructor.
• Build trust and credibility with others.
• ABT/NTC Certification is favorable but not required.
• Ideal candidates should also strive to embody and exemplify OAB’s values: Accountability, Caring, Community, Creativity, Growth, Passion, and Professionalism.

ABT® National Training Curriculum certification is not required upon hire. All faculty are expected to teach within the ABT® National Training Curriculum and work in collaboration with the Artistic Director, with the long-term goal of developing fully certified instructors.

 Skills & Competencies

• Possess strong technical knowledge and teaching skills, emphasizing safe techniques, creativity, and the healthy development of dancers.
• Capable of fostering a positive and inclusive studio environment while effectively managing the classroom.
• Collaborate effectively with other staff and instructors.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Show a willingness to learn and grow as an instructor.
• Build trust and credibility with others.
• ABT/NTC Certification is favorable but not required.
• Ideal candidates should also strive to embody and exemplify OAB’s values: Accountability, Caring, Community, Creativity, Growth, Passion, and Professionalism.

Compensation