Teaching Artists (Community Engagement)

About The Joffrey Ballet

Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Balletexpresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community Engagement programs.

Considered one of the premier companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as the largest dance company and dance education provider in Chicago and the greater Midwest region.

Joffrey Community Engagement provides equitable access, high-quality arts, learning and dance to the youth of Chicago.

Community Engagement is the leading dance education provider in the city of Chicago with more then 93 programs in 58 schools throughout the Chicago Public School system and dedicated to reaching students and communities near and far.

About The Position

The Joffrey Community Engagement Teaching Artist (TA) is an independent contractor who teaches exceptional arts education classes for Chicago Public Schools through in-school programming. We are looking for TAs who are adaptable, demonstrate knowledge and preparedness, care about all students, and create a joyful atmosphere. TAs provide instruction in multiple styles of dance including African, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and Latin. TAs offer highly structured dance experiences, encouraging students to develop technique, creativity, and life skills. Programs often last the full school year, though shorter residencies occur. Programs offered throughout the city require no previous dance training from students and are offered for grades PreK-12.

To Apply

Please review attached job description and submit your resume and a letter of interest along with completing the application. Please include any links to instructional videos you have available.

The Joffrey Ballet is an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.