Dance Faculty | All Branches

Settlement Music School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Education discounts

403b retirement plan

Life and long-term disability

Medical expense & dependent care

Job summary

Settlement Music School is seeking dedicated dance faculty to teach at multiple branches, with afternoon, evening, and Saturday availability. The role supports student registration, scheduling, and performances, and offers opportunities for professional development.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in dance-related fields and 3+ years of teaching experience with beginners and intermediate students, fostering an inclusive learning environment across locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching experience with beginners and intermediate students.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Establish rapport with students and families and encourage dialogue.
• Engage in Settlement Music School’s overall mission.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in music education.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance at multiple branches, with hours ranging from a few per week to up to 10 hours.
• Schedule appointments in the afternoon, evenings, and Saturdays as needed.
• Support registration, scheduling, and performance opportunities for students.
• Provide accompanists for student recitals when required.
• Contribute to professional development opportunities offered by Settlement.

Skills

Dance instruction

Student engagement

Class management

DEI advocacy

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dance performance, dance education, or related field

Job description

Founded in 1908, Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania located in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and its virtual branch, Settlement Music Online. Settlement provides over $2.6 million dollars each year in financial aid and scholarships to fully 60% of its students. Settlement’s reach is broad, and it continues the principles of its Founders, that there be no barriers to participating in music and arts education.

Settlement Music School is one of only 18 community school of the arts in the country that has national accreditation through ACCPAS – the Accrediting Commission of Community and Precollegiate Arts School.

Position

Dance Faculty — Openings at all branches of Settlement Music School

Settlement Music School is seeking dedicated and motivated dance educators of all styles to join our Faculty. Depending on the candidate’s availability, teaching can range from a few hours a week to upwards of 10 hours a week. Teaching is scheduled primarily in the afternoon after school, in the evening, and on Saturdays. Settlement gives preference to candidates willing to work at multiple locations and/or multiple afternoons and evenings. Settlement manages for its faculty the following: registration, scheduling, awarding of financial aid, billing, student absences, performance opportunities, accompanists for student recitals, and more. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year for professional development.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Skills

• Have 3+ years teaching experience with a focus on experience working with beginning and intermediate levels students.


• Foster a positive learning environment.


• Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion.


• Engagement in the overall work and mission of Settlement Music School.


• Belief in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in music education.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dance performance, dance education, or related education field.

Hourly Rate

Starting hourly rate is $38.80 per hour for individual instruction and $47.95 per hour for classes.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits


• Educational discounts for Settlement lessons and classes


• 403b retirement contribution


• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance


• Medical expense and dependent care reimbursement

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on employee’s hours worked and/or length of employment.

Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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