What are the responsibilities and job description for the Latin Social Dance Instructor- Temporary Winter Term position at Employment Opportunities?
Position Summary:
The Theater and Dance department seeks a passionate and energetic Dance instructor to fill a part- time, temporary position for the 10-week Winter trimester of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have the ability to teach Latin Social Dances to students with a variety of abilities and experience. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community.
Position Requirements:
- Teach Latin Social Dance to a small group of high school students.
- Instruct a course that meets for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 10 hours per term. Class meets on a weekly basis for 60-90 minutes and grants students 1/3 arts credit.
- Instruct through verbal and physical demonstration of movement vocabulary
- Availability to work with students in late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends.
- Prepare materials and activities for all classes
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Maintain accurate and complete student records
- Oversee and evaluate students’ performance
- Collaborate with Athletic Training staff on supporting students through injuries and rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate respect for a diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
- Maintain continuity and consistency in the Theater and Dance curriculum, follow departmental guidelines for content and assessment, and meet with the Dance Director and/or the Chair of the Theater department to discuss student experience and progress
- Use basic Microsoft applications and LMS
Skills and Experience:
- Experience teaching Latin Social Dances, including Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue, Brazilian Samba, and Tango rhythms
- Experience developing a Latin Social Dance curriculum.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing plans.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy
Additional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience or interest in diversity and cultural competency education (conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, independent study).
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
Additional Clearance Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check
Compensation for this position is determined using a structured 25 step system that accounts for relevant years of professional teaching experience and highest degree earned. Compensation range is $3,760 - $8,355 per class, compensation may be pro-rated for partial term assignments.
Salary : $3,760 - $8,355