Inclusive Dance Faculty — Choreography & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Paid sick leave (pro-rated)

Bereavement leave & birthday bonus

401k with employer match

Job summary

CATA is seeking a talented Part-Time Dance Faculty to design and teach dance, movement, and choreography workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will work with diverse participants across ages, in CATA studios and partner sites, applying adaptive techniques and fostering creative expression.

The role begins with paid training in December 2026 and runs January–July 2027 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with potential expansion and a full-time path depending on needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or related field or equivalent life/work experience.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in a broad range of community settings.
• Proficiency as a dancer and choreographer; knowledge of multiple dance forms.
• Ability to adapt dance experiences for accessibility and inclusivity.
• Demonstrated collaboration and clear communication with partners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and teach participatory dance and choreography workshops for participants with disabilities.
• Engage participants across a wide spectrum of ability and ages; include opportunities for performance.
• Travel to partner sites across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY; coordinate with program directors.

Skills

Dance & choreography

Teaching experience

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field

Job description

CATA is seeking a talented Part-Time Dance Faculty to design and teach dance, movement, and choreography workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will work with diverse participants across ages, in CATA studios and partner sites, applying adaptive techniques and fostering creative expression.

The role begins with paid training in December 2026 and runs January–July 2027 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with potential expansion and a full-time path depending on needs