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Community Dance Academy Teacher

Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Natick, MA, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
12 HIGHLAND ST, NATICK MA 01760Matched to the National Center for Education Statistics school directory · NCES school ID 00603993.

Natick, Massachusetts, The Walnut Hill School for the Arts Community Dance Academy is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable ballet teacher to join the CDA faculty for the 2026 – 2027 school year. The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a dancer and educator who is excited to work with our most advanced high school students, as well as one or two additional levels.

Schedule:  Part-time (1-2 days per week)

Compensation : Commensurate with experience ranging from $45 - $60 per hour

About us:

The Walnut Hill School for the Arts Community Dance Academy (CDA) provides an encouraging environment for students ranging in age from 3-18, with extended classes available for adults. Each student is challenged to reach their full dance potential with a strong sense of self-worth and accomplishment. The dance curriculum is designed to develop strength and flexibility through a pure classical technique. Classical ballet training is at the core of our program, and classes in jazz, modern, and contemporary complement and enhance this foundation. This approach gives young dancers the greatest freedom and facility to pursue their own personal expression and to adapt to the eclectic repertoires found in colleges, universities, and dance companies today.

The CDA is located in downtown Natick, walking distance from the commuter rail station.

Experienced dancer & educator; experience working with adolescents required

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive community

Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of individuals

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Physical Demands:  Physical demands include dexterity for mechanical and supply operation including but not limited to driving, writing, typing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, office machinery, copy machine, fax machine, and printers, and tools. Walking, ascending/descending stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, dancing, moving, stretching, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common. Ability to demonstrate applicable dance technique is required.

To Apply:  Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter describing their teaching experience and philosophy, and two references.

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon enrollment and the successful completion of state and federal background checks. Walnut Hill does not provide visa sponsorship.

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WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is evaluated with current MA labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The Census API city profile could not be acquired in this run; the report uses current state labor-market observations and labels their scope explicitly. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

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What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.