JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Ballet & Contemporary Dance Instructor
Posted: May 25, 2026
Position: Ballet School Faculty Teacher ages 8 +
Hours: 6-10 hrs per week
Pay: Dependent on Experience
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Dance Teacher to join our faculty! We are looking for someone with a strong background in ballet, as well as experience in modern, contemporary, and other dance styles. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about inspiring dancers of all ages and levels while maintaining strong classroom management, professionalism, and a positive, disciplined learning environment. If you love teaching, fostering growth, and sharing the art of dance in a supportive and structured setting, we would love to hear from you!
Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet Teacher
Posted: November 18, 2025
Position: Creative Movement/ Pre- Ballet Instructor for ages 3-6 and 6-8 yrs old.
Hours: 5-10 hrs a week
Pay: $20- $30 an hour (dependent on experience)
We are looking for a creative movement teacher to teach out preschool ages, 3- 5 years old for the 2025-2026 season. Creative movement involves teaching body and spatial awareness, movement, rhythm and musicality. We are looking for someone who has a passion for dance, a love for children, and the ability to create a supportive and imaginative learning environment. They also need strong classroom management skills and the ability to foster listening skills and a love of movement.
Pre-Ballet will focus more on introducing the beginnings of ballet technique, while continuing with spatial awareness, rhythm and musicality while learning new steps. Ballet experience required for Pre-Ballet teachers.
Please reach out to office@mendocinoballet.org for more info!