High School Dance Coach (Hip-Hop, Jazz & Modern)

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees &

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Dance Coach to deliver in-class hip-hop instruction alongside a credentialed teacher across district high schools. The role includes rehearsal prep and performance support for diverse student bodies.

The successful candidate will teach hip-hop and other genres, choreograph or support student pieces, and foster creativity, discipline, and teamwork in an inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and choreographing hip-hop and at least one other genre (jazz, tap, ballet, or modern).
• Experience teaching high school-aged students in an educational or studio setting.
• Strong classroom management and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Degree or formal training in Dance or Performing Arts preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Familiarity with public school arts programs and working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class dance coaching in collaboration with site dance teacher.
• Teach technical skills, choreography, and performance readiness in hip-hop and additional genres (jazz, ballet, tap, modern).
• Choreograph or support student choreography for school productions and district events.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.
• Attend and assist in tech rehearsals and performances.
• Communicate effectively with site staff, students, and families as needed.
• Support costume planning, rehearsal management, and show logistics.

Skills

Hip-hop instruction

Choreography

High school teaching

Classroom management

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Degree or formal training in Dance or Performing Arts

Bilingual or multilingual preferred

Job description

East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Dance Coach to deliver in-class hip-hop instruction alongside a credentialed teacher across district high schools. The role includes rehearsal prep and performance support for diverse student bodies.

The successful candidate will teach hip-hop and other genres, choreograph or support student pieces, and foster creativity, discipline, and teamwork in an inclusive setting.