Ballet Dancer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Casey Community Center, 810 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Year-Round Part-TIme
Job Number: FY2027-01125
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Division: Recreation Classes (1416)
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Applications are being accepted for a part-time Ballet instructor to teach classes and/or workshops offered through the City of Gaithersburg
Ballet Instructors must be qualified to teach all levels of ballet classes, including pre-school introductory movement classes and Intro to Ballet through Pointe. Classes are held in the City's dance studio at in late afternoon, evenings, and on weekends.
Hours per week varies depending on class registrations and retention of students. The position is an opportunity for long-term career expansion.
Classes are offered quarterly and are scheduled approximately four months in advance. Classes are scheduled based on instructor and space availability prior to the schedule being published.
Hourly rate will be within the range of $35 to $40 per hour or 45-minute class based on qualifications, training, certifications, and experience.
Job Functions
What you will do with us:

• Instruct students in specific ballet/dance skills and assist participants with improvement and progression appropriate to the level of ballet/dance being taught.
• Develop choreography that both engages and educates the participants; provide music to be used during the classes.
• Outline and plan class activities within City guidelines; prepare venue; ensure equipment is available and functioning properly.
• Perform a safety check of class area; maintain integrity of facility and ensure a safe class environment.
• Maintain effective and consistent communication with program supervisor, other staff, class participants, and parents of participating youth.
• Create a positive and encouraging environment for participants in the program, encouraging continuation and progression.
• Participate in the Biannual Recital including measuring for costumes, choreography unique to each level class, and attendance at the dress rehearsal and recital.
• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please to view the complete classification description for the Recreation Classes Instructor position.
Qualifications
What you will need to be considered:

• Previous experience teaching, leading, and motivating participants in ballet.
• Qualified to teach ballet classes at all skills levels (pre-school introductory through advanced).
• National certification in dance preferred (such as National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) or Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)).
• Ability to understand, demonstrate, and use correct French terminology for ballet movement.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain poised, positive, courteous, and professional at all times.
• The physical skills and abilities required to prepare for, instruct, and demonstrate ballet at the upper level.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree with a focus on dance or dance education preferred.
• At least 18 years of age by time of hire.
• Ability to choreograph or access to simple routines.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties and functions.

Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered. Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Prompt application is highly encouraged. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
For more information about this position, contact Program Supervisor Lauren Chambers at Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill any current vacancies and other openings or opportunities in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
Benefits are not available with this position.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Indicate the highest level of education obtained.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Other

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Indicate the area of study in which your degree was obtained (if applicable) and/or any course work or other training directly related to teaching ballet.
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Which of the following best describes your previous paid experience teaching ballet?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Briefly summarize your experience teaching ballet. Include employer, dates of employment, positions held, paid or volunteer experience, and age of participants.
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Please specify the styles and levels of ballet that you would like to teach.
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Indicate the professional certifications that you currently possess (check all that apply).

• None
• National Dance Education Organization
• Royal Academy of Dance
• Other

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If you responded "Other" in the previous question, please specify the certification(s) that you currently possess.
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The successful candidate for this position must be qualified to teach a variety of levels of ballet classes, including preschool introductory movement classes and Intro to Ballet through Pointe. Do you understand the expectations explained above and, if hired for this position, agree that you will be able to fulfill these expectations?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

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How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

• City of Gaithersburg Website
• Job Interest Card Notification
• Indeed
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Other Website
• Social Media
• Friend or Relative
• Current City Employee
• Other

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