Dance Teacher: Performing Arts & Interdisciplinary Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

New London Public Schools seeks a dedicated dance educator to lead standards-based instruction across styles such as modern, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet, aligning with middle and high school performing arts curricula.

The role requires a Connecticut PK-12 teaching certificate with endorsements 044 or 483; bilingual skills (Spanish or Haitian Creole) are highly desirable. The district promotes collaboration and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Connecticut CSDE educator certificate with endorsement 044 or 483.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-based dance instruction across a variety of styles (e.g., modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet) aligned with the middle school and high school performing arts curriculum.
• 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 school's mission in the arts and academic excellence.
• Assist with rehearsal supervision, choreography development, and production support.

Skills

Dance instruction

Classroom management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual - Spanish or Haitian Creole

Education

Connecticut PK-12 educator certificate (044/483)

Job description

New London Public Schools seeks a dedicated dance educator to lead standards-based instruction across styles such as modern, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet, aligning with middle and high school performing arts curricula.

The role requires a Connecticut PK-12 teaching certificate with endorsements 044 or 483; bilingual skills (Spanish or Haitian Creole) are highly desirable. The district promotes collaboration and offers comprehensive benefits.