Dance Director & Teacher — Choreography & Leadership

SCHOOLS; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Cypress, Texas is seeking a Teacher 2026-2027: Secondary Dance Director/Assistant Director. Immediate start, probationary 187 days, pay grade T60, with duties to build and sustain a successful dance program and prepare teams for competitions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a valid dance teaching certificate, strong communication, and the ability to mentor assistants while managing budgets and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate in dance.
• Successful completion of student teaching/internship or ACP.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates skills in supporting, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules/guidelines.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Develop and maintain a large, successful dance/dance team program in a public school setting.
• Head Directors must have at least 3 years’ teaching experience in dance/dance team in public schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Recruit and retain students in the dance/drill team program.
• Prepare students for successful individual auditions and competitions.
• Collaborate with building fine arts staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will mentor and train assistant directors when appropriate.
• Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, and equipment inventory.
• Head Directors will work with booster club to implement approved goals.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team motivation & collaboration

Public school program development

Choreography & dance program mentoring

Professional ethics & responsibility

Emotional control under stress

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university

Valid teaching certificate in dance

Successful completion of student teaching/internship or ACP

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Cypress, Texas is seeking a Teacher 2026-2027: Secondary Dance Director/Assistant Director. Immediate start, probationary 187 days, pay grade T60, with duties to build and sustain a successful dance program and prepare teams for competitions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a valid dance teaching certificate, strong communication, and the ability to mentor assistants while managing budgets and equipment.