Program Assistant; Ekklesia School of Ballet

Ekklesia School of Ballet, on Main Street in Middletown, seeks a Program Assistant to support free after-school classes for children aged 7-10, on Tuesday afternoons, from 3:30-6:30pm (preferred) or 4:30-6:30 (could work if needed). This paid, work-study internship provides invaluable support to Ekklesia in extending their resources to Middletown kids free of charge.

Please note:

Only students with federal work-study are eligible for this position. If you are unsure if you have federal work-study, email campus employment.

Based at Middletown's Church of the Holy Trinity,
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet is a professional dance company whose goal is to create spaces where art can help nourish and enrich communities. Ekklesia's work explores the intersections of theology, dance, and social justice, addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and human suffering in order to promote healing and deep human connection.

Ekklesia School of Ballet offers a challenging curriculum taught by company members, emphasizing strong classical technique and a strong, versatile flow of movement. The School has a dual mission: to train classical ballet dancers capable of joining the ranks of Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and other professional companies, and to offer young children and adults an introduction to classical ballet and the joy of communicating through movement.

Ekklesia's Middletown Arts Connect (MAC) provides children ages 7-10 from Mac Donough Elementary School with a healthy snack, homework assistance, and free dance instruction on Tuesdays between 4-6 pm (dance instruction is 4:45-5:45).

This position may have unsupervised interactions with individuals under 18 years old. Applicants must undergo a background check as part of their onboarding. Hiring offers are contingent on passing a background check.

• Welcome kids off the bus, provide snacks, manage individual student needs during class.
• Assist dance teachers with technical training (if applicant has these skills); one class is more athletic, and one classical ballet; advanced ballet skills are not required.
• Be a role model and mentor for children as needed
• Assist with additional administrative and marketing projects as time permits
• Required background check and 1 hour mandated online risk management training.

• Interest in working with children, dance interest/experience, good communication skills, punctual, responsible
• Federal work-study eligibility is required.

• This program meets 21 weeks during the Middletown public school calendar year from September 22nd - May 11th. When the program does not meet due to school cancellations or early dismissal this job requires administration assistance in place of program hours.
• Tuesday afternoons, from 3:30-6:30pm (preferred) or 4:30-6:30 (could work if needed)
• Total hours per week: 3-5 hours, with additional administrative hours flexible as needed. Additional hours may be offered during busy periods.
• Location: Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, 381 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457

Elisa Schroth, Artistic Director,
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, elisa

Mid-semester and end-of-semester check in with supervising teacher and company director.