High School Dance Teacher (Part-Time) 2026-27 School Year

Maranatha High School; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Maranatha High School in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced part-time teacher to deliver instruction, develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and support a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes faith-based community standards and collaboration with families.

A 4-year degree is required and compensation is in the $13,500–$17,000 per year range. Responsibilities include academic and administrative support, including grading within deadlines, updating curriculum guides, and

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and deadlines.
• Problem-solving and action planning skills.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups; data handling.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and apply teaching concepts.
• Operates classroom equipment and teaching software.

Responsibilities

• Assess student achievement and mastery of content.
• Create lesson plans and course syllabus.
• Facilitate a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide instruction of course content and opportunities for student achievement.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and respond to email promptly.
• Attend required meetings and support campus duties as assigned.
• Remain compliant with school policies and maintain confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Turnitin

Albert.io

G Suite

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Maranatha High School - Pasadena, CA 91105
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $13,500.00 - $17,000.00 Salary/year
• Travel Percentage: 0- 20%
• Job Shift: Hours vary
• Job Category: Education

POSITION SUMMARY

The teacher is the primary person in the classroom to present instruction of course content, facilitate learning opportunities and assess student participation and achievement. Teachers are a critical component of the success of Maranatha High School and each individual student, and are expected to comply with the job duties and expectations set forth below or as assigned by School Administration from time to time.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School’s Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times. Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Academic Support
  • Assess student achievement and mastery of content.
  • Create lesson plans and course syllabus.
  • Facilitate a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Provide for instruction of applicable course content.
  • Provide for substantial opportunities for student achievement.
  • Responsible for student grading/evaluation within timeline and deadlines set by Administration.
  • Update and maintain curriculum guides for all courses assigned.
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with parents or guardians about student progress.
  • Respond to email in a timely manner and be available for regular conference periods to assist parents and students as needed.
• Administrative Support
  • Adhere to MHS policies, procedures, and guidelines; as well as applicable industry and employment regulations.
  • Attend all required meetings announced by the Senior Administrator over your department.
  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned from time to time, including, but not limited to, supervision of traffic flow/parking areas, student breaks/lunches, extra-curricular functions, Chapel/assemblies and general enforcement of campus standards, as assigned by Academic Dean or designee.
  • Comply with any duty, obligation, requirement or directive given to Employee by Administration.
  • Maintain a positive, collaborative, cooperative, helpful attitude and a team spirit.
  • Participate on committees and panels as directed.
  • Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information.
• Community Engagement
  • Be an example of Christian maturity to students, families and colleagues.
  • Be fully committed to Maranatha’s mission of providing a quality college preparatory education in an intentional Christ-honoring community of faith, belief and practice. Able to affirm through exhibiting personal and professional support of the School’s Mission, Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement.
  • Attend Faculty/Staff Orientation days, all Professional Development days and school training sessions, scheduled events/meetings involving employee’s department, all Admissions events, including, but not limited to: Open House, Closer Look, The Mission 20XX Event, Back-To-School Nights, Graduation, and Baccalaureate and other staff or school functions as assigned.
  • Collaborate, interact and work well with others, including students, parents and guardians, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, vendors and any other personnel involved with the School or education process.
  • Employees must attend church services in accordance with the MHS Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement, and are encouraged to be active in their local churches in addition to regular church attendance.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and multi-task, working with frequent interruptions, while meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to problem-solve to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Maintain consistently-updated professional development, knowledge and ability to apply the concepts required and skills necessary for the teacher’s assigned courses.
• Operate standard classroom equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records; and use pertinent software applications (e.g. myMHS, eTextbooks, iTunes, and, education Apps: Turnitin, Albert.io, G Suite), including any updates or new applications as may be provided.
• Perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills as requested or directed in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Reasonable care, maintenance and operation of classroom and workroom technology and equipment, to include copy machines, computers, DVD player, television equipment, iPad, etc.
• Work as part of a team in a manner designed to foster collaboration and cooperation.
• Work with detailed personal