What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance / Movement Teacher position at Starting Arts?
Starting Arts is looking for several part time specialized teaching artists in movement for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching assignments will vary through the school year and teaching artists will be utilized for during school and after school assignments (including theatre productions) 4-5 days a week. Teaching Credentials are NOT required, but teaching credentialed candidates are welcome.
Successful candidates will have:
- Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) standards within specified rotation
- Culture of Empathy: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend class
- Teaching and Learning: Collaboratively creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned with VAPA standards
- Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaboration on planning, developing, and implementing lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of VAPA standards
- Adaptability that reflects accommodations for differences in student abilities and learning styles
- Establishing and maintaining effective professional open communication with students, teachers, and administrators
- Participating in staff professional development activities
- Abiding by the staff handbook, all policies, procedures, laws, and state/federal regulations
- Performing other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualities:
- High School diploma
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom and student behavior
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
- Ability to work with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
- Ability to work with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets
- Ability to work in collaborative team-based environments
- Ability to adapt and be flexible
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
- 3 years of teaching experience in a formal school setting with references
- Bachelor's degree
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on teaching credentials (non-credentialed vs. credentialed teachers), working experience, academic degrees, and certifications.