Dance Teacher for Middle/High School - Creative Performance

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

New London Public Schools seeks a passionate dance educator to teach across middle and high school levels, delivering engaging instruction in modern, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet while aligning with the performing arts curriculum.

You will collaborate with arts colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, guiding students toward technical mastery, creative expression, and performance readiness in a dynamic, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold CT CSDE PK-12 educator certificate with endorsement 044 or 483.
• Experience teaching diverse dance styles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-based dance instruction across a variety of styles (e.g., modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet).
• Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide performances.
• Guide students in developing technical skills, creative expression, and performance readiness.
• Foster a supportive classroom culture that reflects the district's arts and academic excellence.
• Assist with rehearsal supervision, choreography development, and production support.

Education

Connecticut CSDE PK-12 educator certificate (endorsement 044 or 483)

Job description

New London Public Schools seeks a passionate dance educator to teach across middle and high school levels, delivering engaging instruction in modern, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet while aligning with the performing arts curriculum.

You will collaborate with arts colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, guiding students toward technical mastery, creative expression, and performance readiness in a dynamic, supportive setting.