What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Teacher position at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences?
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Dixon School of Arts and Sciences (https://dixonschoolota.org/) in Pensacola, Florida, is an independent school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our mission is to provide standards-based excellence in academic achievement by focusing on the arts and sciences.
At DSAS, our students develop a passion for learning, and a new understanding of their own potential. Our goal is to inspire a love for learning in our students and for them to achieve academic success.
Our entire DSAS experience is one that offers an opportunity to low-income students and families who might not otherwise afford a private school education. At DSAS, we cultivate a school climate that is friendly and inviting to students and families.
We are seeking an experienced DANCE (and SINGING) teacher to implement a dynamic and rigorous dance curriculum. Our Dance teacher will utilize the Florida CPALMS grade-level standards for Fine Arts, as well as other resources as a guide to develop sound and effective grade-level Art lesson plans and units.
Job Summary:
The Dance Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in various forms of dance and movement, teach bodily-kinesthetic terms, and use skills and techniques of artistic dance expression consistent with state guidelines; to develop understanding and appreciation related to dance; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of dance.
Job Description:
- Teach knowledge and skills in dance, including modern and classical forms, and expose students to dance history
- Instruct students in citizenship and character-building
- Provide instruction by which students develop dance concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about types of dance
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Instruct students in proper care and use of costumes, props, and equipment
- Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and
- understanding, and measure progress via grade reporting
- Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
- Plan and present dance recitals designed to showcase students’ work for the school and the community
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Communicate with parents and school personnel on pupil progressThe ideal candidate will have these qualities:
- Bachelor of Education degree
- One - three years Dance teaching experience
- Proactive, respectful, and consistent classroom management
- Team-oriented and has excellent collaboration skills
- Self-motivated, goal-driven, and takes initiative
- Competent in using and integrating technology
- Reflective and receptive to feedback for professional growth
Position details:
- Full time position - could hire two part-time (half-time) teachers
- Competitive salary and health benefits
Send resume and cover letter to:
Dr. Kevin Kovacs, Ed.D.
Director of School - Principal
(561) 324-0447
Dixon School of Arts and Sciences
1201 N H Street, Pensacola, FL. 32501
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Pensacola, FL 32501 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pensacola, FL 32501: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $44,000
