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Employment Opportunities

Now HiringStudio Coordinator (Full Time)

Now Hiring

Studio Coordinator (Full Time)

LoMastro Performing Arts Academy is seeking a highly organized, proactive Studio Coordinator to support daily operations and serve as a welcoming first point of contact for families.

  • Location: Lake Forest, IL
  • Schedule: Full-time during the school year. Year-round or school-year-only options may be available for the right candidate.
  • Compensation: Year-round $47,000–$52,000 + benefits
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Faculty

We are always looking for talented, passionate, and experienced teachers to join our faculty. Please email your resume to hello@lomastro.com and complete this questionnaire.

  • Dance Teachers must have professional level performance experience or dance degree.
  • Acro/Tumbling Teachers must have Acrobatic Arts Certification or USAG membership.
  • Must be enthusiastic, dedicated to students’ growth, and want to be part of a team of committed educators.
  • Compensation based on experience.

Benefits:

  • 401K Retirement benefits
  • Tuition scholarships for teachers' children
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive health insurance is available for employees who work 30+ hours per week.
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Admin / Reception / Boutique

If you are interested in opportunities to work on our Admin / Boutique/Reception team, please email hello@lomastro.com.

Compensation is based on experience.

    Benefits:

    • 401K Retirement benefits
    • Tuition scholarships for employees' children
    • Paid Time Off
    • Comprehensive health insurance is available for employees who work 30+ hours per week.
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    Enrichment Club

    If you are interested in opportunities to work on our Enrichment Club team, please email your resume to hello@lomastro.com

    Compensation is based on experience.

      Benefits:

      • 401K Retirement benefits
      • Tuition scholarships for teachers' children
      • Paid Time Off
      • Comprehensive health insurance is available for employees who work 30+ hours per week.

      Associate Dance Teacher

      This position is designed for an early-career dance teacher who is looking to develop a wide range of skills, experiences and connections that will benefit her/him personally and professionally. This position is a stepping stone to a full faculty position at LoMastro and is an excellent resume builder. Those with either a degree in dance or with equivalent performance experience interested in teaching may apply for the Associate Dance Teacher position. Associate Dance Teachers are mentored by our artistic director and faculty members and will both support teachers in the classroom in a student-teacher capacity as well as have opportunities to teach independently.

      Compensation based on experience.

      To apply, please email your resume to hello@lomastro.com with “Associate Dance Teacher" in the subject line of the email, and complete this questionnaire.

        Benefits & Perks:

        • Reimbursement on training or certification expenses for teachers instructing 5 or more hours weekly.
        • Free classes, workshops, and masterclasses.
        • An opportunity to be an integral part of a creative team making an impact on our youth and community.
        • Potential for growth and development within the company.
        • Working within a vibrant and artistic environment.

        Dance Internship

        LoMastro Performing Arts Academy is currently seeking applicants for our Dance Internships. The Dance intern will work directly with LoMastro founder/Director Loren LoMastro Specht and senior faculty members to learn what it takes to be a dance educator as well as the inner workings our performing arts academy.

        To apply, please complete this Internship Questionnaire

        The internship is a semester- or year-long position. The intern will take on tasks and projects, and learn a broad range of skills and experiences in some or all of these areas:

        • Dance Instruction
        • Production Logistics: Nutcracker, Recitals, Benefit Concerts
        • Stage Management
        • Administration
        • Choreography

        The intern will work directly with the Artistic Director, Faculty, and other department managers and staff as needed. The intern will gain an understanding of the day-to-day operations of a large-sized performing arts academy, specifically with regards to dance instruction. Direct experience in a classroom will be an integral part of duties of this position.

        This internship is designed for an early-career, aspiring dance instructor, current college students or recently-graduated student who is looking to develop a wide range of skills, experiences and connections that will benefit her/him personally and professionally.

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        Time Commitment:

        • DATES | Two time periods are available:
        • FALL/WINTER: This internship is ideally September 12 through to December 12.
        • WINTER/SPRING: This internship is ideally January through May.
        • SUMMER: This internship is ideally June through August.
        • We will give preference to a qualified candidate who can commit to the entire 9 month period Sept-May.
        • TIME | 4-12 hours a week, with some flexibility (although a regular weekly schedule will be expected).
        • The academy is open, Monday through Saturday (some Sundays).
        • We are closed on most major holidays and for some extended times during the Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break.

        Compensation:

        This is a paid internship, LoMastro Performing Arts Academy will pay $15-19 per hour during the internship, based on the regular work schedule. The intern will also be able to participate in unlimited classes at LoMastro for the duration of the internship.

        Type of Tasks Intern Might Expect to Work On:

        • Assist and support the Artistic Director, Faculty, Office Manager and staff both in and out of the classroom.
        • Assist Faculty in the classroom with teaching curriculum and choreography.
        • Assist Artistic Director with communication, planning, and coordination.
        • Assist in costume, prop and storage organization.
        • Assist with show specific organizational duties and rehearsal preparation.
        • Attend show rehearsals
        • Customer service; answering phones, emails and door traffic
        • General Office support: photocopying, filing, mailings, cleaning, and other basic office functions
        • Other duties as assigned

        Requirements of Successful Candidate:

        • Interest in a career in dance education.
        • Experience in dance.
        • Ability to undergo and satisfactorily pass a criminal background investigation
        • Positive outlook, friendly disposition
        • Professional attitude
        • Self motivated
        • Proactive nature
        • Strong desire to learn
        • Strong Attention to detail
        • High level of organization skills
        • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
        • Customer service
        • Ability to multi-task, self-manage and prioritize
        • Comfortable learning dance studio management computer programs
        • Work collaboratively with others
        • Comfortable in fast paced environment - works well under pressure
        • Strong critical thinking skills
        • Ability to work under multiple supervisors
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