Overview

Performing Arts Teacher Required in the Caribbean. Salary Job with Great Benefits and Holiday Pay

About Us:
We offer after school and weekend classes at our purpose built studio in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, voice and drama to children of 5 -16 years of age. We also provide a thriving toddler and adult program at the studio. Additionally, we deliver performing arts lessons to KS2 and KS3 students at two private schools on the island.
We have a small percentage of children that are dedicated, talented and considering a vocational future in the arts. The rest of our students are recreational attendees, looking to keep fit & have fun.

The Role:
You will plan & teach classes in both our studio and at one of the private schools during the term. You will teach up to thirty hours per week during term time. Each term is twelve weeks in length and there are three terms to each year. You will be given Christmas (3 weeks) and Summer (6 weeks) as paid leave, but expected to offer camps and private tuition during mid term breaks and Easter.
The school produces an annual show at the local theatre and participates in a number of community events throughout the year. You will be a major contributor to both. Your schedule will include weekdays, weekends and Public Holidays. No work is scheduled on Sundays.
You will report to the School’s Director.
The Package:
Your basic salary is USD$41,400 per annum before statutory deductions. You are entitled to nine weeks paid holiday during each calendar year.
The Employer will be responsible for and pay for statutory deductions, including deductions for the Employee’s contribution for National Insurance and National Health Insurance Plan.
After statutory deductions the employee will receive USD$3,000 per month which will be payable in twelve equal installments on the last Friday of every month in arrears.
Your normal teaching hours of work are thirty hours per week, as scheduled by the Employer. Overtime is available from time to time. Teaching hours worked in excess of thirty hours per week will be at your discretion and will earn you overtime pay.

About You:
We are looking for an energetic person, with teaching capabilities across all dance subjects. Singing and acting is also desirable.
You will need:
• Either a teacher qualification with an organization such as ISTD /RAD, or a degree in a related subject.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching children and adults
• A proven track record in our core subjects.
• A vibrant, dynamic personality with lots of vocal and physical energy.
• Great communication skills – you are able to connect with children and adults of all ages when teaching, as well as on a personal level.
• Able to teach multiple levels within a single class. (Being a small island we often have to group children together based on age, this means that many of our classes are mixed ability.
• You keep abreast of syllabus changes, trends and fashions within the performing arts field to provide students with current, challenging and fun classes.

How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV/resume, with two professional references & a Police Check to provoperformingarts@gmail.com

About Provo Performing Arts School

A collection of classes for boys & girls of all ages. Inspired, dedicated classes building confident & creative individuals since 2015.

Each class encourages all children and young people to try their hand at performing arts because, as well as it being thoroughly enjoyable, it has also been shown to have a significant impact on literacy levels in children. Educational achievement aside, what performing arts ultimately give children, are the skills in which to better express themselves, leading to increased confidence and self-esteem.