Dance Club Advisor

Waterford Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dance Club Advisor at Waterford High School effective for the 2025-26 school year, to support, supervise, and guide students participating in the Dance Club. The advisor will foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment while helping students develop choreography, leadership skills, and school spirit through dance-related activities and performances.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”
 
The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and advise the Waterford High School Dance Club in accordance with school and district policies.
• Attend and supervise all scheduled club meetings, practices, rehearsals, and performances.
• Support students in planning and implementing choreography, routines, and performances 
• Ensure student safety and appropriate behavior during all club activities.
• Coordinate schedules, facility use, and equipment needs with the Athletic Department and school administration.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, school administrators, and other advisors/coaches as needed.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience working with middle or high school–aged students.
• Ability to supervise students and manage group activities responsibly.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to complete all required district trainings (e.g., mandated reporter, etc).
• Weekly meetings and/or practices, with additional time required for performances and events.
• Seasonal commitment aligned with the school year (typically fall through spring).

Preferred:

• Background or experience in dance (e.g., hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, modern, or related styles).
• Prior experience advising a club, coaching, or leading extracurricular activities.
• Knowledge of choreography, performance preparation, and rehearsal planning.
• Ability to build an inclusive environment welcoming students of varying experience levels.

Supplemental position.

Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_federation_of_classroom_teachers

Link to full job description below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psgnkAELjS3479z8EMJw61UofScUrn7a/view?usp=drive_link

The vacancy is posted as open until filled.