Coach (Prop 28): Dance Coach (Seasonal) - Independence High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in California seeks a skilled dance coach to train theater students for a production. The coach will collaborate with the drama director and support rehearsal preparation and performance.

The role emphasizes inclusive, culturally responsive instruction for diverse learners, with responsibilities to lead large and small groups and provide one-on-one support to develop technical and expressive abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dance pedagogy

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

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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)

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. 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 qualitiesFoster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.