Dance Teacher (Primary Years)

Kunskapsskolan India - Schools; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Kunskapsskolan India - Schools in Gurugram invites an energetic Dance Educator to transform classrooms into stages and movement into lifelong learning. You will guide young learners through warm-ups, folk and contemporary styles, and stage performances that celebrate each child’s voice.

The role emphasizes holistic development, collaboration with teachers, and organizing assemblies and festivals. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in dance or performing arts, with experience teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or related field.
• Formal training in Indian Classical, Folk, Contemporary, or Creative Movement styles.
• Experience teaching primary-age students in a school setting.
• Familiarity with CBSE and/or PYP practices is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Brings energy, positivity, and imagination to every lesson.
• Understands child development and adapts teaching methods accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Turn stories into movement adventures for young learners.
• Connect dance with inquiry, culture, and classroom themes.
• Choreograph performances that celebrate learning and student voice.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate dance into transdisciplinary learning.
• Organize assemblies, festivals, and events.
• Encourage appreciation of diverse dance forms from Indian classical to contemporary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Energy and positivity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance or Performing Arts

Job description

Do you believe that dance is more than performance—that it is confidence, self-expression, cultural understanding, collaboration, and joy?

We are looking for an educator who can transform a classroom into a stage, a rhythm into a lesson, and movement into a lifelong love for learning.

Job Description:

You will inspire our youngest learners to discover themselves through movement. Whether it's a playful warm-up, a folk dance celebrating cultural diversity, a creative movement exploration linked to a classroom theme, or a polished stage performance, you'll help children find their voice through dance. This role is for someone who sees dance not as an extracurricular activity, but as an essential part of a child's holistic development.

What Your Days Might Look Like

• Turning stories into movement adventures for Kindergarten and Primary students.
• Connecting dance with inquiry, creativity, culture, and themes in alignment with both CBSE and the International curriculum.
• Choreographing performances that celebrate learning, diversity, and student voice.
• Creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels comfortable expressing themselves.
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to integrate dance into transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Organizing assemblies, productions, festivals, competitions, and special events that leave lasting memories.
• Encouraging students to appreciate various dance forms—from Indian classical and folk traditions to contemporary and creative movement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field.
• Formal training in one or more dance styles (Indian Classical, Folk, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Western Dance, etc.).
• Experience teaching primary-age students in a school setting.
• Familiarity with CBSE and/or Primary Years Programme (PYP) practices is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Brings energy, positivity, and imagination into every lesson.
• Understands child development and adapts teaching strategies accordingly.
• Can inspire confidence, discipline, teamwork, and resilience through dance.