Dance Teacher (immediate opening) 2024-2025

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Fort Worth seeks a passionate Dance Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The role involves creating lesson plans, fostering student growth, and maintaining classroom management. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teaching certificate required.
• Secondary or All-Level Dance Certification preferred.
• Successful criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans fulfilling curriculum requirements.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.

Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dance Teacher (immediate opening) 2024-2025

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About Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a 6-12th grade, tuition-free public charter school for students in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that cultivates our students' academic and artistic excellence. We exist to ensure that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to Learn In The Arts and Learn Through The Arts.

Start Date: This is a pool position. The start date depends on when a vacancy opens. We encourage you to apply as we will interview and hold your candidacy until an opening becomes available.

Type: Full-time, generally 7:45 am - 4:45 pm, with flexibility for after-hours and start-up environment adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans fulfilling curriculum and program requirements, including assessments and differentiation.
• Prepare lessons accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Provide instruction fostering intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Utilize instructional strategies and materials to meet diverse student needs.
• Follow guidelines established by TEA, policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with special education staff for curriculum modifications per IEPs.
• Participate in goal setting and instructional planning with staff.
• Assist in selecting instructional resources.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers.

Student Growth & Development

• Use formative and summative assessments to measure mastery.
• Analyze data to improve instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessments.
• Manage standardized testing roles and data security.

Classroom Management

• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Implement student-centered discipline strategies.
• Set and monitor behavior expectations.
• Ensure safety and proper precautions.

Communication

• Maintain open communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Foster team building and professionalism.
• Conduct conferences and maintain relationships.

Professional Development

• Collaborate on professional learning and arts-integrated projects.
• Participate in staff development activities.

Additional Duties

• Comply with regulations and policies.
• Maintain required reports and documentation.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Unwavering commitment to AVPA's mission.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements or accepted alternative certification.
• Secondary or All-Level Dance Certification preferred.
• Ability to lead and influence high standards.
• Strong learning orientation and adaptability.
• Successful criminal background check required.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on the 2023-2024 Teacher Salary Schedule, comprehensive health benefits, professional development, and necessary tools for success.

Equal Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.