Inclusive Dance Faculty & Choreography Coach

Community Access to the Arts; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

401k retirement plan with employer 4%

Job summary

CATA is seeking a Resident Dance Faculty member to design and teach dance workshops for people with disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia counties. You will develop adaptive curricula and lead inclusive classes in studios, classrooms, and partner sites.

The role is full-time, 32 hours per week for eleven months with August off, with opportunities to extend hours based on needs. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or related field, or equivalent life/work experience.
• Proficiency as a dancer and choreographer; ability to teach a broad range of settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and teach participatory group dance workshops.
• Model inclusive techniques and communicate with partner staff and supervisors.
• Create written curriculum and learning outcomes; adapt for accessibility.
• Participate in performances, sharings, and events as leader or support.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and apply feedback to teaching.

Skills

Dance proficiency

Choreography

Teaching artist

Adaptable teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dance or related field

Equivalent life/work experience

Job description

CATA is seeking a Resident Dance Faculty member to design and teach dance workshops for people with disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia counties. You will develop adaptive curricula and lead inclusive classes in studios, classrooms, and partner sites.

The role is full-time, 32 hours per week for eleven months with August off, with opportunities to extend hours based on needs. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.