Description:
The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
Adaptive Dance Percussionists are integral to the teaching team and Boston Ballet's efforts to engage constituents in the community. The successful candidate will have experience in music education, prior experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as experience working collaboratively in a K-12 environment. They will possess excellent communication skills, have the willingness to work collaboratively as a team, demonstrate enthusiasm for working with youth, and a commitment to students' growth and development through the arts. A successful percussionist aims to make dance and music accessible and to cultivate a new generation of life-long arts advocates and participants and will contribute to building a culture of belonging through Boston Ballet's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Be prepared to arrive at the building at least fifteen minutes before class begins and arrive to your studio with students at least five minutes before class begins.
- Work closely with the lead teacher to deliver instruction
- Support the lead teacher with classroom/behavior management
- Facilitate connections between dance and music education for participants
- Introduce students to the language of music
- Actively participate in students' learning experiences
- Communicate with the lead teacher and program staff to discuss student progress and recommendations.
- Attend all Boston Ballet staff/faculty meetings and teacher training seminars as scheduled
- Maintain positive relations with parents and students from all BBS programs, through email, phone, parent/teacher conferences, and other in-person communications.
- Perform other related duties as requested
Requirements:
AVAILABILITY:
The Adaptive Dance Program is a full school year program that runs on weekends from September-June. We are seeking percussionists with availability on Saturday mornings in Boston, and/or Saturday and Sunday afternoons in Newton.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years-of-age or older
- Must be able to play dynamically, expressively, energetically, and with a sense of theatricality
- Must be able to improvise
- Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to the needs of different student groups
- Must be committed to anti-racist education and culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
- Must be reliable, consistent, and always on time
- Experience accompanying dance considered a plus
- Experience teaching music to children with disabilities considered a plus
Boston Ballet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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