Middle School Dance Teacher

Harpeth Hall School; Green Hills (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Harpeth Hall School seeks a part-time Middle School Dance Teacher to instruct 8th grade students in ballet, contemporary, creative movement, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. The candidate will monitor and document student progress, fostering a safe, inclusive classroom that promotes healthy habits and teamwork.

There is potential to teach in the afterschool dance program. The ideal applicant is student-centered, creative, and enthusiastic about working with middle school girls, with strong writing and

Qualifications

• Part-time exempt role
• Experience teaching middle school dance preferred
• Strong writing and communication skills required
• Candidate should be student-centered with creative pedagogy and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet, contemporary, creative movement, jazz, hip-hop, and tap
• Monitor, assess, and document student growth and skill development
• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment
• Potential to teach in afterschool dance program
• Commitment to inclusive school community and collaboration with colleagues

Skills

Student-centered

Creative pedagogy

Excellent writing

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teach ballet, contemporary, creative movement, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. Monitor, assess, and document student growth and skill development. Foster a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes lifelong healthy habitsand teamwork. Potential to teach in the afterschool dance program.Harpeth Hall is committed to being an inclusive school community, and we seek educators whoembrace our school values and who are dedicated to providing all students with the support andopportunities they need to grow in every aspect of learning. The position is part-time and exemptand begins January 4, 2027.The Harpeth Hall School seeks a part-time Middle School Dance Teacher to teach 8th grade. Theideal candidate is a student-centered, creative dance educator who is enthusiastic aboutworking with middle school girls and is committed to innovative pedagogy and collaborationwith colleagues. Excellent writing and communication skills are a requirement of this role.Experience teaching middle school-aged dance students is preferred, as is curriculumdevelopment. Candidates with past experience in school settings will be given priority. Abachelor’s degree is preferred.