What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreK-8 grade Dance Teacher position at Global Community Charter School?
REPORTS TO: Principal
TITLE: DanceTeacher
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: July 1, 2025
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.
The Dance Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Building a classroom culture in which students love dance
● Engaging students in the creative process and cultivating their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of dance and dance history
● Building a culture of self-expression, and utilize discourse and critique to press scholars’ critical thinking about dance
● Arranging and conducting performances, assemblies and other school events ● Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans
● Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
● Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
● Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
● Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
● Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
● Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.
● A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.
● New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification
● A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher. ● Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred. ● Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis ● Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
● Dedication to GCCS’ mission
Salary : $65,000 - $92,000