Minds In Motion Teaching Artist

The Minds In Motion (MIM) Teaching Artist provides instruction at Minds In Motion schools in both the full-year program and residency programs, as well as the after-school scholarship programs. This position includes creation of choreography for all MIM programs, including by not limited to, full-year program culminating performances, residency program performances, and summer camps/programs. This position reports to the Minds In Motion Director and requires ongoing collaboration with fellow Teaching Artists and Musicians.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching for the full year Minds In Motion program in area schools
• Conducting training for Minds In Motion after-school scholarship programs, Team XL and Ambassadors
• Teaching Minds In Motion summer camps and / or XL Summer Dance Experience and residencies as assigned by the MIM Director
• Choreographing school dances for the Minds In Motion full year program, scholarship programs and summer camps
• Participating in the crafting of large group Opening and Finale dances for the Culminating performances
• Attend weekly meetings for staff development, curriculum preparation and choreography
• Maintains clear and detailed lesson plans and outcomes for every assigned school
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the job classification.

Education/ Experience:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a team
• Enthusiasm for Richmond Ballet’s mission
• Imaginative, creative, and responsive attitude toward youth and community engagement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy
• Available to work weekends and evenings

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

Employment Details:

Salary and Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@richmondballet.com.

The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.

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