Parttime Dance Teacher for Middle Level and Upper Level

Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP), a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 - 12 located in Towson, Maryland, seeks a part-time dance teacher in our Performing Arts Department for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This position will involve teaching sections of Middle Level Dance classes, moderating the Middle Level Dance Company and teaching sections of Upper Level Foundations of Dance Classes.

Grounded in Catholic teaching and inspired by the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, we expect our employees to foster a culture in which students are encouraged to explore their passions, deepen their faith, and build lasting bonds of sisterhood.

Annual dates for the 10-month position are August 16th to June 15th (as well as attending new employee orientation August 17, 18 & 19, 2026).  This position will be on campus daily up to four (4) hours per day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Middle Level Dance classes to Grades 6 – 8.
• Teach Upper Level Dance classes to Grades 9 – 12.
• Moderate after-school Middle Level Dance Company (Friday afternoons).
• Choreograph pieces for and co-direct two dance performances each year.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Performing Arts department on developing/improving curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned, such as Dance Day and Festivals taking place in the evenings and on some weekends.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance required.  Masters degree in Dance or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise teaching dance to middle and high school students required.
• Strong background in Dance pedagogy.
• Maryland State Teacher Certification preferred.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the Performing Arts department and the NDP community.
• A commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and practice of social justice. 

Interested candidates may apply online at: https://www.notredameprep.com/employment.

Annual salary is $25,000 to $35,000 (actual pro-rated salary) based upon degrees and experience. NDP offers a part-time benefits package including dental and vision insurance, 403b Plan with employer contribution as well as generous paid time off (sick time, personal days, holidays and other school closures) in addition to electing ancillary benefits.

All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a State & Federal background check as well as the Maryland HB486 Child Safety background check.

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Notre Dame Preparatory School educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world. As a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Notre Dame Prep inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of justice. Infused with the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, the NDP community strives to answer God’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job.   

 All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required. 

Salary : $25,000 - $35,000