Interim Director of Dance: Upper School Visionary Leader

Sstx; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Stephen's Episcopal School seeks an Interim Director of Dance for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year. This full-time position begins on November 30, 2026, and concludes at the end of the current school year.

The Interim Director will lead the Upper School Dance program, teaching Dance Technique and Choreography, and directing Chrysalis, with after-school duties. The role requires a bachelor's degree in dance and a minimum of five years' experience teaching high school students;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dance performance, choreography or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence as an educator, artist, and/or performer in their field.
• Experience in program administration, production management, and/or artistic direction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching high school students.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and coordination for the Upper School Dance program.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that supports student growth.
• Plan and produce performances, manage schedules and budgets.
• Teach four sections of Upper School Dance and oversee after-school programs.
• Mentor faculty and coordinate guest artists and special learning opportunities.
• Promote the program within the school and broader community.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Classroom Management

Dance Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in dance performance or related field

Job description

St. Stephen's Episcopal School seeks an Interim Director of Dance for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year. This full-time position begins on November 30, 2026, and concludes at the end of the current school year.

The Interim Director will lead the Upper School Dance program, teaching Dance Technique and Choreography, and directing Chrysalis, with after-school duties. The role requires a bachelor's degree in dance and a minimum of five years' experience teaching high school students;