Ancillary Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated dance instructor and choreographer to support and enhance the district's performing arts program. This ancillary role focuses on developing students' technical dance skills, fostering artistic expression, and creating engaging choreography for performances, showcases, and school events.

Responsibilities include planning jazz/contemporary/modern classes, teaching technique, providing feedback, assisting with rehearsals, and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching dance to middle school and/or high school students preferred.
• Strong choreography skills across one or more dance styles.
• Background in dance performance, education, or related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead dance classes primarily in jazz, contemporary, or modern.
• Choreograph and adapt choreography to suit varying skill levels.
• Teach technique, flexibility, strength, and performance quality in a safe environment.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students.
• Assist with rehearsals, staging, and performance preparation.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Classroom management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Background in dance performance or education

Job description

Location:

Liberty High School

Recruiting Start Date:

05/15/2026

Estimated Start Date:

08/03/2026

Performs temporary, instructional-related activities at the direction of a licensed staff member

Compensation for all hired extra pay positions (coaches, sponsors, ancillary instructors, etc.) is contingent upon the specific athletic, activity, or academic event being approved by the District to occur during the school year related to this position/posting.

We are seeking a dance instructor & choreographer to support and enhance our performing arts program. This ancillary role focuses on developing students’ technical dance skills, fostering artistic expression, and creating engaging choreography for performances, showcases, and school events.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead dance classes primarily in jazz, contemporary, or modern.
• Choreograph and adapt choreography to suit varying skill levels and promote student growth
• Teach technique, flexibility, strength, and performance quality in a safe and supportive environment
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students
• Assist with rehearsals, staging, and performance preparation
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and disciplined classroom culture

Qualifications

• Experience teaching dance to middle school and/or high school students preferred
• Strong choreography skills across one or more dance styles
• Background in dance performance, education, or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students and staff
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and encouraging environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting
• Experience with large group choreography or productions
• Knowledge of injury prevention and safe dance practices

Schedule & Time Commitment

• Weekly rehearsals/classes (schedule determined by program needs)
• Additional time for performances, showcases, and events
• Occasional planning meetings with staff

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists the licensed staff member with assigned tasks
• Completes non-licensed instructional responsibilities
• Displays personal and professional qualities that promote a safe and caring environment conducive to student learning such as maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with staff, accepting constructive feedback, being a positive role model, treating others with respect, etc.
• Meets the identified learning needs of assigned students as directed by a licensed staff member
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with instructional staff and others in completing responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

Physical Demands

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hours Per Day

7.5 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

183 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Under Part-time - Ineligible

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Hiring Manager Email

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