Impactful High School Dance Coach & Theater Choreographer

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits coverage for employees &

Professional development

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled dance coach to prepare theater students for their productions and work with the drama director across school sites to develop performance-ready ensembles.

The coach will plan rehearsals, provide instruction, and support performances while fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration in a diverse student body within a high-quality performing arts program.

Qualifications

• Experience in dance pedagogy and rehearsal planning and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school students.
• Experience working with small and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Drama director to align with production goals.
• Provide instruction to develop students' technical proficiency in dance.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to enhance expressive qualities.
• Foster student creativity, discipline and teamwork in a culturally responsive environment.

Skills

Dance pedagogy

Rehearsal planning

High school teaching

Group instruction

Job description

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled dance coach to prepare theater students for their productions and work with the drama director across school sites to develop performance-ready ensembles.

The coach will plan rehearsals, provide instruction, and support performances while fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration in a diverse student body within a high-quality performing arts program.