Description

The Artistic Director of the Children and Youth Division at the Joffrey Ballet School provides visionary leadership, artistic excellence, and educational oversight for one of the School’s most foundational programs. Working in close collaboration with the Dean and Artistic Team, the Artistic Director will uphold and refine the existing vision that nurtures young dancers’ creativity, technique, and love of dance. This role oversees the artistic operations, curriculum design, faculty leadership, and performance programming for students of all levels. The Children & Youth division encompasses ages from three through eighteen. The program serves the youngest of dancers up through pre-professional level students in an after school setting. The position will ensure alignment with the Joffrey Ballet School’s mission of providing exceptional, inclusive, and comprehensive dance education. The Artistic Director will serve as a mentor to faculty and students alike, foster meaningful community partnerships, and uphold the School’s legacy of excellence through thoughtful programming, dynamic performances, and engagement with families. This is both a strategic and hands-on role that combines artistic direction, teaching, mentorship, and community advocacy to shape the next generation of dancers within the Joffrey Ballet School’s vibrant and diverse learning environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate must meet all of the following:

• Minimum of five years of management or leadership experience
• Minimum of ten years of teaching experience with children and youth
• Degree in Education, Dance Education, or a related field, such as a BFA in dance, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience in dance and child education

The successful candidate will meet some of the following preferred qualifications:

• ABT National Training Curriculum Certification (or equivalent)
• Master’s degree or Ph.D.
• Five years or more of prior work experience at a conservatory or professional dance training school or similar institution
• Record of professional dance experience
• Experience producing concert dance performances for children and youth