Middle School Dance and Creative Movement Elective Teacher (Part-Time)

Shady-Hill-School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 7,400 - 7,600; Part time

Job summary

Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA seeks a part-time Middle School Dance and Creative Movement Elective Teacher for 7th and 8th grade. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays as described; trimester-based stipend with potential for full-year or term-by-term hire.

The role emphasizes improvisation, movement storytelling, and choreography within a supportive, mixed-ability environment. The position is stipend-based with compensation per trimester and no benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have current work authorization for the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school dance and creative movement in a 7th/8th grade elective.
• Lead weekly sessions, plan curriculum, and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with arts faculty and adapt for mixed abilities.

Skills

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Job description

Middle School Dance and Creative Movement Elective Teacher (Part-Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954516

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

About the position: Shady Hill School is seeking a Dance and Creative Movement Teacher for our 7th and 8th grade Arts Electives program. The class of 10 - 15 students meets on Tuesdays from 8:25am - 9:55am and Thursdays from 10:25am - 11:10am. Classes will run for 1 trimester (approximately 11 weeks). Teachers may be hired for the full year or term‑by‑term. The Winter semester begins December 1, 2026.

This position requires an educator with background in a wide range of genres and styles, as well as experience working with students of mixed experience and abilities. Specific curriculum will be designed by the teacher but may include improvisation, storytelling through movement, choreography, dance history and vocabulary, mindful movement, or specific genres of dance.

This is a part‑time, stipend position and does not qualify for benefits. The compensation per trimester is $2,489.91. Employees are additionally compensated for required training and meetings.

Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mahlet Aklu , HR Generalist
• 178 Coolidge Hill
• Cambridge, MA 02138
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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