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Job Title: Physical Therapist
Department: Artistic
Reports to: Artistic Director & Lead Physical Therapist
Hours: 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM most work weeks—variable during performance season        
Salary: $50.00 per hour + overtime

SUMMARY
Miami City Ballet, under the new direction of Gonzalo Garcia, is one of the most renowned ballet companies in the United States. Founded in 1985 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin and Founding Artistic Director and ballet legend Edward Villella, MCB is considered a leader in the field – nurturing new choreographic voices, creating innovative collaborations and opening new avenues of inclusivity within classical ballet. Our repertory of more than 100 ballets, including over a dozen world premieres, was built upon the Balanchine repertory, style and technique.  It has been expanded to include beloved classical works of importance, as well as exciting new choreography by contemporary and ground-breaking artists.

The Physical Therapist position is a part-time role focused on evaluating and treating primarily MCB dancers, with occasional services for students and staff. This role involves planning and administering physical therapy treatments to prevent injuries, restore function, manage pain, and promote the dancers' overall health and fitness.

The Physical Therapist will determine if a worker's compensation claim needs to be filed and will communicate with staff regarding this process. They will develop personalized treatment plans, recommend medical specialists, and provide exercise techniques to enhance the dancers' health.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist must maintain treatment notes, communicate with staff about the dancers' injury-related limitations, perform administration work, and coordinate treatment plans and diagnoses with physicians.

The position will require a minimum of 40 weeks of work, which will be finalized at the beginning of the contract period. The Physical Therapist will report directly to Gonzalo Garcia, Artistic Director; Lily McCrossin, Lead Physical Therapist; and Lina Aguirre, Human Resources Director, regarding matters related to the employment contract.

The ideal candidate will possess a warm and collaborative demeanor, positive energy, and a sense of humor. They should also be organized, effectively prioritize tasks, and be self-motivated in their work. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Physical Therapist will need to interact comfortably with various individuals throughout the organization. Additionally, this person must demonstrate genuine empathy and an understanding of the dancers' needs and sensitivities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide physical therapy diagnoses through appropriate patient evaluation.
• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations and determine a safe level of participation or referral to a specialist.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for dancers, including, but not limited to, exercises, stretching, modalities, and hands-on therapy to restore function.
• Maintain patient records and their confidentiality.
• Educating patients and staff regarding injuries and their impact on dance rehearsal and performance.
• Coordinate the plan for a dancer returning to dance with MCB staff and various outside medical professionals.
• Develop dance medicine resources, and collaborating with MCB’s Artistic Health Department team members.
• Keep the treatment areas neat and organized.
• Perform administrative work.
• Complies with the Florida State Physical Therapy Act, codes, and regulations.

Hours and Workdays

• Minimum of 40 work weeks per season (July 1 - April 1st). The exact schedule is to be determined by February.
• Working hours are 25 hours weekly. $50 overtime will be added for additional hours.
• The hours and workdays are typically 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM most work weeks—variable during performance season.
• Rehearsal weeks- generally Mondays through Fridays
• Treatment times usually are 5 hours daily, including a 30-minute lunch break, but may vary slightly; additional time may be needed for emergencies and to accomplish required duties.
• Performance weeks - 6 days a week, depending on venue.
• A company physical therapist will be expected to remain in the theater for each performance, usually three evenings per week. Matinees are similarly covered in a shared manner. Additional time may be needed for emergencies and to accomplish required duties.
• Touring weeks - will vary from year to year.
• Accommodation, transportation, and per diem are provided for all tour weeks outside of Miami.
• Vacation coverage weeks will require fewer hours than a typical rehearsal week but will include at least one or two days a week.

Core Qualifications

• Fully licensed and insured evidence-based Doctor of Physical Therapy in the State of Florida.
• At least 3 years of PT experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Experience working with dancers and/or professional athletes preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A skilled manual therapist with sound knowledge of therapeutic exercises to restore function.
• Compassion and empathy for patients who are often in pain and anxious about their future dancing careers.
• Attention to detail regarding a patient's problems to analyze what they need to alleviate their pain and reduce the risk of further injury.
• Physical stamina for manual work on patients and long hours standing and demonstrating exercises.
• Communication skills to interact clearly with doctors, artistic staff members, and patients.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Low-ego, hands-on, results-driven with a down-to-earth, collaborative, "roll-up-your-sleeves" personality and work ethic who can rally others to take the initiative in their areas of expertise.
• Ability to attend to multiple administrative matters.
• Ability to work collegially across departments and across the organization.
• Comfortable instructing physical therapy students.
• Comfortable with administrative technology, scheduling and EMR software, virtual meetings, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• $50 per hour
• Max of 25 Hr. per week
• Per-diem, travel/hotel when on tour

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org. 

No agency phone calls please.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Board And Executive Relations Assistant
Department: Administration
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Full-time, 9am to 5:30pm M-F
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $60,000 per year

SUMMARY:
The Board and Executive Relations Assistant is responsible for administrative and strategic support to the Executive Director, the Artistic Director and Board of Trustees.  This position functions as the primary contact person for the Board of Trustees and Directors and supports the Board Chair with Board management.  S/he will be expected to remain in regular contact with the Senior Leadership Team, Board Chair, and Trustees of the organization, advising and keeping them informed of board and committee activity, as well as special events.

This position performs responsibilities related to the strategic activities and actions of the board including but not limited to communications and institutional governance.  The Board and Executive Relations Assistant is accountable for activities designed to heighten the board’s institutional image along with other projects identified by the Executive Director, the Artistic Director and/or the Board Chair. The Liaison will position the Executive Director and the Board Chair to be South Florida’s top nonprofit Board of choice by engagement and giving measures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic administrative support to the Executive Director and the Artistic Director to support optimal use of their time and resources and effective achievement of Executive Director and the Artistic Director’s goals and responsibilities.

• Support the execution of the Executive Director and the Artistic Director short- and long-term goals and responsibilities.
  • Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns identified by and /or addressed to the Executive Director and the Artistic Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Recommend appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
  • Translate goals into daily/weekly action plans; confirm and support execution of plans.
  • Coordinate the Executive Director and the Artistic Director calendar ensuring that schedule is handled in an efficient manner.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Artistic Director to keep them informed of and prepared for upcoming commitments and responsibilities and to ensure their appropriate follow-up.
• Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting personal correspondence and presentations, as well as other tasks that facilitate the Executive Director and the Artistic Director ability to effectively lead the organization.
• Prepare briefing materials for the Executive Director and the Artistic Director in preparation for meetings and travel (including assisting with the drafting of development related presentation materials), working closely with Development staff.
• Prioritize needs, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow through to successful completion.
• In collaboration with Development, follow up on contacts made by the Board Chair and support the cultivation of ongoing relationships.
• Provide administrative support and serve as the primary contact for the Board of Trustees.

Communications:

• Prioritize, oversee and review communications that enhance Trustee participation and oversee strategic activities pertaining to Trustee meetings, events, speeches, and correspondence.
• Ensure coordinated, timely, accurate, and effective communications to and among Board members is deliberate and consistent with MCB messaging.
• Organize materials available to the Board including but not limited to the board meeting, trustee meeting, retreat packets, directories, reports, invitations, and others to be determined.

Governance:

• Work with Executive Director, Artistic Director and Chair of the Board to plan for board succession and continuity regarding board leadership and committee chairs.
• Work with the Executive Director, the Artistic Director, Board Chair, and the Nominating and Governance Committee to identify gaps in expertise, networks or reach and support the efforts to bring broader access within additional spheres of influence to the company. Help build and maintain a list of board recruitment targets.
• Support the Executive Director, the Artistic Director and Board Chair in evaluating current and projected composition of committees. Help to identify candidates for committee membership that ensure demographic balance and practical use of members’ skills.
• Oversee the annual election process at the organization’s Annual Meeting.
• Make sure governance related topics and issues are addressed in a timely manner by the appropriate members of the Board or staff.

Logistics and Coordination:

• Support the Executive Director, the Artistic Director, Board Chair, and the Leadership Team in developing and executing new member orientation and other related development programs for board members.
• Oversee planning, preparation, implementation and follow up for business meetings of the board. In partnership with the Board Chair, Executive Director, Artistic Director and the Leadership Team, develop board/committee meeting schedule, agenda, and provide background materials for board deliberations. Confer with necessary stakeholders as needed to establish board meeting annual calendar.
• Oversee all planning and logistics around board support, including regular meetings, committee meetings and correspondence.

Committee Responsibilities:

• Actively reach out to assist each committee liaison and chair to guarantee productive content.
• Monitor each committee's adherence to its charter and provide guidance as needed.
• Work with the committee liaisons to review the committee charters annually, and to ensure that they remain relevant and of value.
• Attend committee meetings and along with committee liaisons, orient new members to their assigned committee prior to their first meeting.
• Facilitate the work of the committees and work with staff liaisons to outline a list of proposed activities and meeting agendas for the coming year.
• Assist with early identification of problems or concerns raised in committees and support effective discussion/action to resolve issues raised.
• Identify developments where Board of Director or Executive and Artistic Director action would advance success.
• Advise committees about when it is appropriate to present an agenda item, usually interim and final reports or specific recommendations, for the Board of Directors or full board consideration.
• Prepare the Executive Director, the Artistic Director and Chair of the Board for potential discussion items at Board or committee meetings.
• Ensure Board minutes are recorded and distributed following the meeting.

Stewardship:

• Provide leadership to increase involvement, engagement and support of MCB from Trustees by outlining individual, intentional stewardship plans.
• Develop a plan and calendar for travel to include destination, cultivation and follow-up strategies. Coordinate and prioritize invitation lists for travel opportunities with MCB Trustees and donors.
• Support capital campaign efforts by ensuring that appropriate trustee involvement is taking place on an ongoing basis.

Other Responsibilities:

• Work with the members of the Development Department to support the fundraising efforts of the institution, mainly as related to Trustees.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:

• BA Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Development and/or board management.
• Must have experience working with a nonprofit board, the ability to relate to board members who have a heightened affinity for the organization and facilitate ongoing activities that ensure the success of the institutional strategic plan.
• Must serve with integrity, model stewardship and professionalism, cultivate constructive relationships, and promote learning.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities in sometimes stressful situations.
• Must be comfortable working independently.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated poise, diplomacy, tact and good judgment. Impeccable discretion above all else.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of meetings and Board related events.
• Able to multi-task and recognize priorities and work with tight deadlines. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions given from written and oral sources. 
• Ability to write professional business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to and collaborate with all levels of employees.

COMPUTER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Tessitura a plus
• Knowledge of board management digital platforms a plus

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org. 

No agency phone calls please.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Production Manager
Department: Artistic
Reports to: General Manager
Status: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 yearly

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for facilitating the physical fulfillment of the Artistic vision for all company and MCB School performances.  This role is also responsible for overseeing and managing all theatre operations from load-in to rehearsal, performance and load out, and for the safe operations of all facility and theatre activity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the preparation, creation, maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of all theatrical equipment. 
• Hire, manage, and supervise full-time, seasonal, part-time, contracted, Union and Production staff.  Serve as primary interface with all venue-provided labor. 
• Create all technical drawings and paperwork necessary for the installation of the productions into and out of the theatre.  With the General Manager, negotiate and manage all Scenic, Lighting, Sound and Special Effects design and consultant contracts.  Negotiate and manage all lighting equipment, scenic construction, and equipment transportation as well as purchase and rental activities. 
• Assist the Production Stage Manager in the creation of the general Production Schedule for each main stage production.  Manage all staff in the achievement of that schedule. 
• Create and track annual operating budget for the Production Department.  Oversee the accounting and reporting of Production department finances.  Review, approve, and track all accounts payable for Production department invoices and payroll. 
• Create all technical drawings necessary for the bidding for and/or construction of any new production.  Oversee, manage, and actively create any new scenery, prop, road box or storage crate construction. 
• Provide Company Manager any necessary logistical and technical information necessary for the pursuit of international and domestic touring engagements.  Author Technical Riders for all international and domestic touring. 
• Responsible for warehouse/workshop operations and the safe storage, maintenance and inventory of all physical production equipment therein. 
• Act as reference, advisor, and facilitator to all departments in areas of production, i.e. special events, marketing, development, and community engagement events requiring technical support, transportation, permitting, or Company or School dancers, both inside and outside the company’s facilities. 
• Other duties as assigned by General Manager and Artistic Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of five years related field experience in theatrical technical production with some experience in a major national performing arts center at the equivalent scale (in terms of crew, lighting, scenery, etc.) of Miami City Ballet productions
• Touring experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate administrative and production staff as well as provide support for designers and artistic staff
• Lead crews effectively
• Experience working with IATSE crews and working conditions
• Computer skills – Microsoft office, Cad, Microsoft outlook

TO APPLY
To apply, please email:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience specifically concerning the qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Email your application to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Lighting Supervisor
Department: Artistic
Reports to: General Manager
Status: Full Time/Seasonal
Salary: $1,500 Weekly

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for facilitating the physical fulfillment of the Artistic vision for all company and MCB School performances.  This role is also responsible for overseeing and managing all theatre operations from load-in to rehearsal, performance and load out, and for the safe operations of all facility and theatre activity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the preparation, creation, maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of all theatrical equipment. 
• Hire, manage, and supervise full-time, seasonal, part-time, contracted, Union and Production staff.  Serve as primary interface with all venue-provided labor. 
• Create all technical drawings and paperwork necessary for the installation of the productions into and out of the theatre.  With the General Manager, negotiate and manage all Scenic, Lighting, Sound and Special Effects design and consultant contracts.  Negotiate and manage all lighting equipment, scenic construction, and equipment transportation as well as purchase and rental activities. 
• Assist the Production Stage Manager in the creation of the general Production Schedule for each main stage production.  Manage all staff in the achievement of that schedule. 
• Create and track annual operating budget for the Production Department.  Oversee the accounting and reporting of Production department finances.  Review, approve, and track all accounts payable for Production department invoices and payroll. 
• Create all technical drawings necessary for the bidding for and/or construction of any new production.  Oversee, manage, and actively create any new scenery, prop, road box or storage crate construction. 
• Provide Company Manager any necessary logistical and technical information necessary for the pursuit of international and domestic touring engagements.  Author Technical Riders for all international and domestic touring. 
• Responsible for warehouse/workshop operations and the safe storage, maintenance and inventory of all physical production equipment therein. 
• Act as reference, advisor, and facilitator to all departments in areas of production, i.e. special events, marketing, development, and community engagement events requiring technical support, transportation, permitting, or Company or School dancers, both inside and outside the company’s facilities. 
• Other duties as assigned by General Manager and Artistic Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of five years related field experience in theatrical technical production with some experience in a major national performing arts center at the equivalent scale (in terms of crew, lighting, scenery, etc.) of Miami City Ballet productions
• Touring experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate administrative and production staff as well as provide support for designers and artistic staff
• Lead crews effectively
• Experience working with IATSE crews and working conditions
• Computer skills – Microsoft office, Cad, Microsoft outlook

TO APPLY
To apply, please email:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience specifically concerning the qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Email your application to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Audience Services Representative
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Supervisor, Audience & Ticketing Services
Status: Part-Time or Casual/Non-Exempt
Wage: $18.50

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
The Audience Services Representative (ASR) is the first point of customer contact and is responsible for providing the customer with the best impression of the Miami City Ballet. Remote work is available throughout the year when no onsite or in-venue service activations occur.

Key responsibilities include delivering excellent customer care for all customers and prospects of MCB:

• Managing inquiries and communications with customers across several communication channels.
• Acknowledge and resolve customer concerns and complaints.
• Knowledgeable about the MCB as an organization, familiarity with the company of dancers, our season, and events/performances inside and out to answer questions
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues as necessary
• Provide ongoing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process
• Keep records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.
• Process orders, forms, modifications and escalations
• Fulfill and generate ticket sales, subscriptions and payments

To do well in this role, the ASR must be customer-centric and service-oriented with a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship management

Take and fill ticket orders for individual ticket purchases over the telephone and at the box office window.

• Respond promptly and thoroughly to customer inquiries; Resolve customer complaints efficiently and strive to deliver customer satisfaction
• Build rapport, on-going relationships, and credibility with customers by delivering consistent and excellent customer care, anticipating their needs (and objectives of the customer) and initiate any service recovery.
• Understand and provide information: seating, prices, fees, and sections of multiple venues, as well as parking options and directions and related information to help provide optimal customer experience.
• Provide customers insight and updates on the season, programs, and various subscription package and product options, in order to increase sales, engagement and/or customer service.
• Explain provide upgrade options and fill orders for interested patrons.
• Assist patrons/subscribers with ticket exchanges.
• Provide assistance and support for ticketing matters for internal department needs.

Data Management

• Process all transactions through Tessitura.
• Create and maintain accurate customer data in Tessitura.
• Provide daily payment settlements to management; ensure final report balances credit cards, cash, and check transactions.
• Filling in CSI’s to capture customer feedback after shows, etc.

Other:

• Prepare tickets for mailing or will call as needed.
• Correspond with customers via email, phone or any other written documentation is imperative.
• Contribute and assist in various CR-related administrative tasks and duties to support smooth-running CR operations.
• Work collaboratively with organizational colleagues across the organization.
• Share frontline customer feedback with Marketing and Development team as appropriate.

On-site service:

• Provide customer/subscriber and relationship management support on performance weekends and locations.
• Provide clerk duties at the MCB Store, both on-location and at various performance venues.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with customer support.
• Comfortable using computers and databases.
• Knowledgeable in Excel, Microsoft Word, Tessitura knowledge ideal, training provided for Tessitura.
• Ability to use database software; maintain accurate electronic records—tessitura knowledge ideal.
• Interest and desire to have strong Product/Service knowledge – From common issues to upgrades, CRR has and pursues knowledge about the organization, season programs, dancers, and other info relevant to offer customers.
• Excellent communication skills: oral, interpersonal, and written – Ability to hear customer suggestions and complaints, respond accordingly and clearly while flexible to adapt message and style to various customer types.
• Time management – Responding to customers promptly and resolving issues, good management skills.
• Taking responsibility for the customer with the ability to provide a solution meeting expectations within company guidelines and policies
• Team collaboration – building long-lasting relationships with customers and providing seamless service requires teamwork and team collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Personal qualities aligned with the values of MCB
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel between West Palm, Broward, and Miami markets for venue performances.

TO APPLY

To apply, please email:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience specifically concerning the qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Please note: Applications will not be considered if they do not address the qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities for this role, and please include examples of your work as requested above.

Email your application to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Hours: Monday – Friday, plus weekend availability
Salary: $50/hour to instruct/$25/hour for lesson planning

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Miami City Ballet’s Director of Community Engagement and the Dance Education Programs Manager, Teaching Artists are practicing artists in Dance, Arts Education, and Performing Arts committed to working with young people of varied abilities. Miami City Ballet’s Community Engagement programs, including STEAM+, Explore Dance, M.C.B.’s Masterclass Series, and Miami City Ballet’s Palm Beach Summer Dance Camp, bring high-quality arts enrichment to the youth of South Florida by working through established after-school and year-round programs at Miami-Dade County Title I Public Schools, Partnering Community Organizations, K-12 Performing Arts Schools as well as Performing Arts magnet schools.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise working as professional dance teaching artists, the ability to set choreography for students of varied abilities, basic curriculum standards to teach Ballet Fundamentals, Creative Movement practices, the ability to produce Culminating Event performances, experience in lesson planning and arts integration curriculum writing, strong communication, and interpersonal skills, facilitating group decision-making, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong attention to detail.

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:

This is an independent contractor position. Applicants must have availability to work during and after school hours, on occasional weekends, and during the day in the summers. Teaching Artists should have the ability to travel throughout the South Florida tri-county region to various residency sites. A full residency ranges between 5-25 weeks (according to each program) and ends in a culminating performance. Teaching Artists earn $50/hour to instruct and $25/hour for lesson planning, and mileage reimbursement for instruction provided outside of Miami-Dade County.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

Direct instruction with students in Kinder-12th Grade using guidelines of the Florida Arts Standards, MDCPS STEAM+ Rubric, and Miami City Ballet Fundamentals Curriculum. Planning and executing arts programming appropriate for specific age groups, attending professional development workshops and meetings, and carrying out administrative responsibilities (such as submitting written lesson plans, student pre-and post-assessments, timecards, student evaluations, and other duties as assigned). TAs selected for employment must also attend a 3-day training session held at Miami City Ballet from September 28th – 30th, 2022.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum (4) years of teaching experience and substantial training in Dance Education. Strong content knowledge in classical ballet, performance, and stage work. Commitment to serving children in typically under-represented communities. Must be culturally competent to work with a diverse student body and students with special needs. Must be adaptable to instruction in non-traditional dance spaces. Excellent verbal and written commutation skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with adults and children. Instructors with proficiency in Spanish are encouraged to apply. Instructors with varied dance genre teaching experience with a strong ballet foundation are welcome to apply.

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants should submit A. cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae outlining relevant professional, artistic, and teaching experience. B. Sample lesson plan. C. Artistic Sample: Please share your original, creative work in the arts discipline you teach most frequently. All prospective candidates who are selected for an interview will be required to lead a sample dance class for Miami City Ballet staff.

Acceptable artistic samples: 1-2 minutes of choreography and dance instructional links (YouTube, Vimeo,) 3-4 images (JPG or PDF format), and Links (YouTube and Vimeo) to creative portfolio and videos of performances online.

Email your application to joy.stanfield@miamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.