Start Date: Immediate, Current School Year

Job Summary:

Under the administrative supervision of the Director of the Arts, the Dance Teacher is responsible for: developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in dance using skills and techniques of artistic expression; developing aesthetic understandings and appreciations; discovering and developing talents of students in the field of dance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and certification in an area of curriculum focus (Dance); (Required)
• Minimum two (2) years successful teaching experience; (desired)
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong classroom management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop lessons and curriculum progression according to the National Arts Standards
• Teach knowledge and skills in dance including history of dance.
• Demonstrate dance techniques in activities
• Understand a variety of “masters” techniques
• Provides individual and small-group instruction while adapting the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and accommodates students in a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper health and safety
• Organize storage areas and manage use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare report card grades
• Plan and present student's dance performances
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

Full Description

Who We Are:
Our Vision Is To Develop Creative, Critical, And Responsible Thinkers…

• set the stage for all students to excel academically;
• foster critical and creative thinking;
• teach students about the importance of citizenship, social justice, and community engagement;
• have hallways that reflect the same diversity we see on our sidewalks;
• are rooted in the St. Roch, Bywater, St. Claude, Marigny, Tremé and French Quarter neighborhoods;
• attract dedicated educators by creating a professional environment in which teachers can develop their full potential;
• draw on the resources of a community eager to help;
• recognize the importance of meaningful engagement with parents; and
• serve as a focal point for the community and has a sense of place

Schedule: Full Time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person