Character & Emotional Exploration | Children Ages 4–7
Ballet & Identity, Inc. | West Hollywood, CA
$40/hour | Saturdays | Part-Time
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Ballet & Identity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing healthy identity through ballet and the arts, is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Theatre Arts Teaching Artist for an ongoing, part-time position in our Me & My Fairytale World program.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children, bringing stories and characters to life, and exploring emotions, personalities, and relationships through imaginative play and theatrical expression.
The Teaching Artist will collaborate with our educational team and contribute to the continued development of our interdisciplinary approach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
— Guide children in exploring story characters, their emotions, motivations, and relationships.
— Lead age-appropriate activities involving role-play, improvisation, storytelling, and expressive movement.
— Encourage creativity, imagination, empathy, and self-expression.
— Collaborate with our educational team to integrate theatre arts with ballet, music, and storytelling.
— Support children’s participation in creative presentations and performances.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
— Background in theatre arts, drama education, creative movement, early childhood education, or a related field.
— Experience working with young children, preferably ages 4–7.
— Ability to engage children through creative, interactive, and developmentally appropriate activities.
— Warm, patient, imaginative, and collaborative personality.
— Interest in child development and arts-based education.
POSITION DETAILS
Location: Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Compensation: 40per hour(60 per 90-minute session)
Position Type: Ongoing, paid, part-time, in-person
Age Group: Children ages 4–7
WHY JOIN BALLET & IDENTITY?
This is an opportunity to become part of a collaborative educational team exploring how classical ballet and theatre arts can support children’s identity development.
We welcome Teaching Artists who bring fresh ideas, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and are interested in contributing to an evolving educational methodology.
Salary: $40, hourly ($60 per 90-minute session)
Benefits: None
Education requirements: Associate’s degree
Deadline to apply: November 21, 2026
Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter
How to apply: Send your resume and a brief introduction to: lana@balletandidentity.com
Email Subject: Theatre Arts Teaching Artist Application