Dance Teacher

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate educator to manage a dynamic learning environment. In this role, you will prepare engaging lesson plans, instruct students, and evaluate their performance to enhance student achievement. The position emphasizes collaboration with colleagues and a commitment to continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to teach dance, including its history and techniques, while fostering a positive classroom atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to their growth in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred.
• Certification by the State of Georgia in Education required.

Responsibilities

• Develops daily lesson plans for differentiation and ongoing assessment.
• Creates a positive classroom environment for engaged student learning.
• Implements standards-based instruction and teaches dance history.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Instructional Techniques

Dance Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students' performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops daily lesson plans for that provide for differentiation and ongoing assessment.

Creates a positive classroom environment which supports engaged student learning.

Implements standards-based instruction.

Explains and demonstrates techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.

Drills pupils in execution of dance steps.

Teaches history of dance, theory and practice of dance notation, and may choreograph and direct dance performance.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher required.

Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.

Makes recommendations and/or decisions which usually affect the entire school.

Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 and content area specialization as required by the GaPSC.

Normal classroom/school setting.

Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7½) hours per day. Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P-12)

OR

• DANCE (P-12)

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