Part-Time Dance Teaching Artist — Grade 8

Poly Prep Country Day School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Part time

Job summary

Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time dance educator to teach Grade 8 dance during the 2026–2027 academic year. The role emphasizes engaging middle school students in movement, creativity, and performance within a dynamic arts program that values inclusion and collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Dance/Performing Arts, with prior teaching or choreography experience with middle school students preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Grade 8 dance or with middle school students preferred.
• Strong ability to choreograph and develop age-appropriate lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 8 dance classes, developing technical skills, creativity, and confidence.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster artistic expression and growth.
• Choreograph student pieces and support performance opportunities.
• Collaborate with Arts Department to align curricular and program goals.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment and communicate progress to faculty and families.
• Keep an accurate electronic gradebook and meet reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with Department Chair and Middle School staff on unit and lesson planning.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Engaging adolescents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field

Job description

Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time dance educator to teach Grade 8 dance during the 2026–2027 academic year. The role emphasizes engaging middle school students in movement, creativity, and performance within a dynamic arts program that values inclusion and collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Dance/Performing Arts, with prior teaching or choreography experience with middle school students preferred.