Dance Instructor

The Enrichment Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment, teaching students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels of the subject matter. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and creative instructor with excellent communication skills. UCA recognizes our mission as integral part of the 5-fold ministry given to the church in Ephesians 4:11-13. As such, UCA employees serve as ministers to help advance the mission and vision of United Christian Academy.

 Reports To:  The Visual, Performing, and Worship Art Director

Qualifications:

•  Must be a born-again Christian.
•  Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
•  Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith, Statement of Conduct and Ministry of Teaching statement.
•  Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
•  Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
•  Must have an understanding of and commitment to UC Academy’s educational objectives and philosophy of education.
•  Background and experience in various dance styles and techniques preferred
•  Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.
•  First Aid/CPR Certification.
•  TB clearance with the last four years.
•  Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
•  Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

Personal & Spiritual Responsibilities

• Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
• Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action

•  Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
•  Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
•  Participates and contributes to staff devotional and prayer 
•  Commits and contributes to a local church

•  Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity

•  Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity

•  Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, age-appropriate dance classes in a variety of styles for elementary through high school students.
• Choreograph routines for performances, recitals, and school events, including junior high and high school musicals.
• Develop lesson plans that build students’ technique, creativity, and confidence.
• Foster a positive and safe classroom environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and discipline.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students progress in skill and artistry.
• Collaborate with school staff and directors to support productions and departmental goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and administrators.

Classroom Management

• Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom

•  Teacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
•  Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher
•  Students are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another

• Ensures that students consistently perform at a high level

•  Students engage in lessons/tasks productively and enthusiastically
•  Students are intrinsically motivated to give their best efforts
•  Teacher maintains proper control of classroom
•  Prepares class for practice and/or game performance if applicable.

This job description is meant to cover the key requirements of the job duties. Other activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee, and these may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting (20%), standing/walking (60%), walking (20%), lifting (5%), climbing (5%), bending (4%), squatting (6%). Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments and office and classroom settings. Floating desk assignment and/or shared office space may be required; moderate noise levels commensurate to a classroom environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.