Coach (Prop 28): Dance Coach: Choreographer - Mt. Pleasant High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits coverage for employees &

Professional development

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled dance coach to prepare theater students for their productions and work with the drama director across school sites to develop performance-ready ensembles.

The coach will plan rehearsals, provide instruction, and support performances while fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration in a diverse student body within a high-quality performing arts program.

Qualifications

• Experience in dance pedagogy and rehearsal planning and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school students.
• Experience working with small and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Drama director to align with production goals.
• Provide instruction to develop students' technical proficiency in dance.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to enhance expressive qualities.
• Foster student creativity, discipline and teamwork in a culturally responsive environment.

Skills

Dance pedagogy

Rehearsal planning

High school teaching

Group instruction

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate dance coach to prepare theater students for their theatrical production. The coach will work alongside the production's director. The coach's role includes rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to high-quality performing arts production for a diverse student body.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience in Dance pedagogy as well as rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience working with small group and large groups

Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please attach a current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Collaborate with the Drama director so as to align with overall production goals
• Provide large and small group instruction designed to enhance students technical proficiency
• Provide one on one and small group instruction designed to enhance student expressive qualities
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment