Dance Teacher (SY 25-26)

Neighborhood Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate K-5 Dance teacher to inspire young learners through the art of dance. This role involves developing engaging curricula that align with educational standards while fostering students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dance and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments. Join a dedicated team that values creativity and student development, and help shape the future of young artists in a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with proven proficiency in Dance.
• Experience in teaching in urban settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging dance curricula for K-5 students.
• Monitor and assess student progress to ensure mastery of standards.
• Teach cultural contexts of dance including history and traditions.

Skills

Dance proficiency

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mission of NCS

Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Our students, including high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, acquire the academic skills needed to succeed in college preparatory high schools, and develop social and emotional skills to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

NCS is seeking a passionate K-5 Dance teacher who loves arts, movement, and dance. Responsibilities include developing and teaching engaging, rigorous performing arts/dance curricula for elementary students, aligned with NCS standards and progressive pedagogy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and curricula.
• Design and implement an age-appropriate, sequential, standards-based, culturally-responsive dance and movement curriculum tailored to kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
• Monitor and assess student progress to ensure mastery of standards.
• Research effective teaching methods, materials, and strategies.
• Prepare students for examinations and assessments.
• Suggest additional learning opportunities and schedule intervention sessions for struggling students.
• Teach students about dance's cultural contexts, including history, festivals, traditional attire, and social conventions.

Support for Teachers

• Attend new staff orientation.
• Participate in professional development sessions focusing on working with students with disabilities, especially high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, understanding and planning with the Common Core Standards, curricular knowledge, instruction delivery, scaffolding techniques, assessment development, higher-order thinking, inquiry-based learning, classroom management, and family engagement.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven proficiency in Dance required.
• One year of teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Knowledge of working with students with disabilities, particularly high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, highly preferred.

Salary Range: $73,000-$85,000/year