Dance Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is hiring a Dance Teacher to inspire students and create a love of dance. You will collaborate with a network of dance educators to provide professional-quality performance opportunities and enhance the arts program in schools across New York and Florida.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and professional training in dance, alongside a passion for working with children and a commitment to excellence. The role offers a competitive salary of $65,000 and a full benefits program.

Qualifications

• Have or anticipate receiving a Bachelor’s degree prior to start date.
• Achieved outstanding academic results.
• Have professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits.
• Enjoy working with children and implementing effective dance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of dance.
• Collaborate with other dance teachers to create a world-class dance program.
• Engage students with a repertoire that centers learning within dance.
• Design and execute professional-quality dance performance opportunities.

Skills

Passionate about dance

Effective dance instruction

Collaboration

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a results‑driven Dance Teacher to join our growing network of public charter schools across New York and Florida. In this role, you will inspire scholars to develop a love of dance, collaborate with the arts department to build a world‑class program, and lead professional‑quality performance opportunities for all students.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of dance.
• Collaborate with other dance teachers across the network to create a world‑class dance program and emphasize the vital role of the arts in education.
• Engage students with a repertoire that centers scholar learning on creating, performing, and responding to artistic works within dance.
• Execute movement to demonstrate dance technique and choreography.
• Design and execute professional‑quality dance performance opportunities for all scholars.
• Engage in training with school leaders and benefit from targeted, in‑the‑moment feedback regarding instruction, accelerating learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Have or anticipate receiving a Bachelor’s degree prior to start date.
• Achieved outstanding academic results.
• Have professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits.
• Passionate about dance and learning.
• Enjoy working with children and implementing effective dance instruction.
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
• Have confidence and presence; you enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
• Enjoy collaborating with others (e.g., on an athletics team, band, or orchestra).
• Have leadership experience (e.g., leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities).
• Pay strong attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Have experience working with a group of children.
• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS: Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and putting Scholars first.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range: $65,000 - $65,000 USD.

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and participation in our voluntary self‑identification surveys is optional. We are a federal contractor and maintain compliance with all applicable equal‑employment‑opportunity laws.

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