Dance Coach — High School Theater Production

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits coverage for employee and/or

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled dance coach to prepare theater students for their theatrical production. The coach will work alongside the production's director, focusing on rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites.

The role contributes to high-quality performing arts education for a diverse student body and requires fostering creativity and teamwork in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dance pedagogy and rehearsal planning/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 technical proficiency.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to develop expressive qualities.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.
• Coordinate effectively with school personnel to support the theatrical production.

Skills

Dance pedagogy

Rehearsal planning

High school teaching

Group instruction

Collaboration with drama

Job description

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled dance coach to prepare theater students for their theatrical production. The coach will work alongside the production's director, focusing on rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites.

The role contributes to high-quality performing arts education for a diverse student body and requires fostering creativity and teamwork in an inclusive environment.