Our mission is to bring professional theatre, dance performances, and quality education directly to under-served communities. We are looking to teach classes on Ballet Folklorico and additional courses as the program evolves. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic artist with dance, and movement experience. Fluent Spanish is not required, but it is a plus. Experience with Ballet Folklorico is necessary. You will be teaching ages ranging 5-17, at different levels of experience at churches, community centers, and school sites – with the help of an intern. Each class will culminate with a recital or public performance coordinated by the GRTCCV staff.
Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV) is a nonprofit theatre company based in Coachella Valley. Since 2008, we’ve produced a variety of plays, focusing on bringing diverse stories and voices to our community. GRTCCV is the only touring theatre company in the Coachella Valley, taking professional theatre into neighborhoods around the valley.
Teaching Artist Duties:
- Develop and teach ballet folklorico education courses.
- Impart the history and cultural importance of folklorico (dances of the people) to students.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages artistic expression and critical thinking.
- Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and age groups.
- Facilitate interactive and engaging activities.
- Collaborate with the Education Director to expand course offerings based on community needs and student interests.
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their artistic and academic growth.
- Assist in the development of curriculum materials, scripts, and classroom resources.
- Engage with parents, schools, and community partners to promote dance education and recruit students for classes.
- Maintain a safe and professional learning environment aligned with GRTCCV’s mission and values.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Background in ballet folklorico, education, or a related field.
- Experience teaching or working with youth in an educational or arts-related setting is desired, but not necessary.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans and adapt content for different learning levels.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
- Passion for arts accessibility and working with under-resourced communities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.