Dance Instructor

Diocese of Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate dance instructor to join their vibrant community. This role involves teaching dance at various levels, developing engaging curricula, and choreographing for school events. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in Fine Arts and a deep commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for students. With a rich history and a mission rooted in Catholic values, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire young dancers while contributing to a legacy of excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching dance at all levels, especially junior high and high school.
• Passion for teaching and understanding of dance's cultural significance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct dance classes and develop curricula for students.
• Choreograph for school musicals and direct dance programs.

Skills

Teaching Dance

Choreography

Dance Curriculum Design

Experience with Theater, Music, and Drama

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts

Master’s Degree in Fine Arts

Job description

St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a dance instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Specific Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts
• Experience teaching dance at all levels, most importantly junior high and high school
• Experience with choreography for dance concerts and musicals
• Experience with dance curriculum design with a focus on growing dancers logically and safely through a program
• A passion for teaching and a deep understanding of how the study of dance imparts wisdom for living, as it reflects both a particular culture while expressing universal truths of human existence
• Additional employment could include: teaching for St. Cecilia Dance Academy, directing/supervising the SCA students’ Seasons Dance Company, teaching dance camps during the summer as part of Camp St. Cecilia, choreographing school musical
• Experience in the disciplines of theater, music, and drama is preferred.
• Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Send cover letter with resume toMs. Maddie Williams [e-mail]

Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running school in the Nashville area. As the only private all-girls Catholic high school in the city, the legacy of St. Cecilia Academy is rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit.

www.stcecilia.edu

Hiring organization

Job Location

Date posted

May 5, 2025

Valid through

September 25, 2025

Send cover letter with resume toMs. Maddie Williams at [e-mail]