What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Dance and Creative Movement Elective Teacher (Part-Time) position at Shady Hill School?
About the position: Shady Hill School is seeking a Dance and Creative Movement Teacher for our 7th and 8th grade Arts Electives program. The class of 10 - 15 students meets on Tuesdays from 8:25am - 9:55am and Thursdays from 10:25am - 11:10am. Classes will run for 1 trimester (approximately 11 weeks). Teachers may be hired for the full year or term-by-term. The Winter semester begins December 1, 2026.
This position requires an educator with background in a wide range of genres and styles, as well as experience working with students of mixed experience and abilities. Specific curriculum will be designed by the teacher but may include improvisation, storytelling through movement, choreography, dance history and vocabulary, mindful movement, or specific genres of dance.
This is a part-time, stipend position and does not qualify for benefits. The compensation per trimester is $2,489.91. Employees are additionally compensated for required training and meetings.
To apply: please send a letter of interest to apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Dance Elective Teacher” in the subject line of the email.
Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.