POSITION: Part-time teaching artist
DIVISION: Young Dancer Division
CATEGORY: Part-time, including Saturdays and/or weekday afternoon or evening hours
PAY RANGE: depending on experience and background
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Teaching Artist position provides ballet instruction for Marin Dance Theatre's Young Dancer Division
(YDD). Position may expand to include preschool outreach creative movement classes with hours on
weekdays during school hours (not required).
Current Young Dancer Division programs include ballet instruction for ages 18 months – 9 years.
Availability to teach at both of our studio locations is required (Main Campus, San Rafael and Corte
Madera Studio).
Looking for an experienced ballet instructor for ages 18mon – 9 years with strong classroom
management skills, a love of working with and inspiring children, and a willingness to be trained in the
MDT Young Dancer Division curriculum.
Send cover letter and current resume to info@mdt.org
ABOUT MARIN DANCE THEATRE:
Marin Dance Theatre is an exceptional dance school housed in an 11,000 square foot space on the
gorgeous St. Vincent's campus in the heart of Marin County. MDT serves students from all over the bay
area with quality dance training in classical ballet and contemporary dance, performance opportunities,
and community outreach. Marin Dance Theatre has a beautiful ensemble of professional teachers that
provide excellent and personal guidance in an environment that is warm, encouraging, and inclusive.
MDT employs a team who are not only experienced, but who are at the top in their field.
MDT faculty and staff share a united vision of providing a very special environment for the dancers. It is
one that is positive and engaging. Our unique curriculum develops self-confidence, poise, and nurtures
dancers to help them reach their own personal excellence in the art of dance, while creating a life-long
appreciation of the experience they shared in the community of MDT.
MARIN DANCE THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of MDT is to nurture and sustain the art and technique of classical ballet and contemporary
dance for students of all ages through exceptional training and education, unique and exciting
choreography, professionally staged performances, and expansive community outreach programs.
The staff at Marin Dance Theatre strives to provide a nurturing and physically healthy environment that
cultivates discipline, the ability to work cooperatively, a sense of community and personal achievement,
and a lifelong appreciation of dance as well as music, theater, and other associated art forms. The
philosophy is one of open, honest communication and support.
