Dance/PE Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

City College of San Francisco; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco invites applications for a Dance/PE Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool) to teach ballet at multiple sites. The department seeks a well-versed instructor in ballet with the ability to teach other dance forms; a driver’s license is required.

CCSF aims to foster inclusive teaching and culturally responsive pedagogy for a diverse student body. The position is part-time, in a temporary pool with appointments made as needed for up to one year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with diverse students in a community college setting.
• Experience teaching Ballet Technique and other dance styles is desirable.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person Ballet and other dance styles (Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Yoga) as needed.
• Offer day, evening, and/or Saturday classes at multiple sites.
• Evaluate student performance and progress through in-class observation and assessments.
• Create lesson plans aligned with department course outlines.
• Participate in curriculum development and program events and functions.
• Engage in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives.

Skills

Dance instruction

Ballet technique

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s Degree in Dance or related field

Bachelor’s + Master’s or equivalent

Job description

Dance/PE Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

Posting Summary

Position Title

Position Title Dance/PE Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Posting Type

Posting Type Wide Distribution

Department

Department Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance

Campus

Campus Ocean Campus

Location

Location Wellness Center

Job Category

Job Category Faculty (Credit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $90.90 to $160.48 per hour depending upon placement. TEMPORARY , PART - TIME POOL EC §87482

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description

City College of San Francisco is the one of the region’s premier public, two-year community colleges dedicated to serving minority and undocumented students and those new to this country. It resides on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest single-college districts in the country. Enrolling over 40,000 students, it offers credit and non-credit instruction and more than 300 degrees and certificates. City College is one of the first in the nation to offer free tuition, providing San Franciscans with the opportunity to access quality college education and workforce training leading to university transfer and good jobs. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support the vibrancy of San Francisco the “City by the Bay” and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity and quality. Please visit our webpage at ccsf.edu for more information regarding our community college district. The Department of Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance will be looking to fill a Part Time Dance Faculty position. We are looking for a dance instructor that is specifically well-versed in all levels of ballet technique. Experience in teaching other types of dance are welcome, but will not be weighed as the main focus for consideration.

Job Duties

1. Teach in-person one or more in anticipated areas needed: Primarily Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Technique, with the option for Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap Dance, and Yoga.

2. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes at one or more sites as required.

3. Evaluate student performance and progress through in- class observation, practical skills and technique test, and written assignments.

4. Create lesson plans that reflect approved department course outlines.

5. Participate in instructional-related and departmental activities including, but not limited to, curriculum development, selection of appropriate instructional materials, revision of instructional and testing materials as required, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, and keeping required attendance records.

6. Participate in department and dance program events that include productions, choreographing for student performances, and supervising dance activities that follow departmental guidelines.

7. Participate in department and college functions, such as staff meetings, committee work, and technical trainings.

8. Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

9. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2. Earned Master’s Degree in Dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT :OR Earned Bachelor’s degree in any of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT ;OR Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Physical education (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

*3. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience teaching one or more of the following in post secondary education: Ballet Technique, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap Dance, and Yoga

2. Ability to teach beginning through advanced levels of Ballet Technique.

3. Practical demonstrative abilities and active participation i.e. showing students physical/dance technique.

4. A strong pedagogical and technical approach to dance course areas.

5. Ability to motivate and teach in ways appropriate to diverse backgrounds and learning styles of community college students.

6. Certification in Yoga RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour Certification through a Program recognized by the Yoga Alliance) and/or other certifications in Dance (Graham Certified, Cunningham Certified, ect.)

7. Demonstrated ability to develop and revise curriculum that reflect current trends in above dance courses.

8. Ability and/or experience in grant writing.

9. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

10. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

Posting Number AC00207P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/06/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Contact

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Special Instructions to Applicant

City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References
• Transcript(s)
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Transcript(s) - additional
• California Community College Credentials
• Equivalency Application Form
• Foreign Degree Evaluation
• Criminal History Form
• Other Document 1

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