Resident Dance Faculty Artist: Inspire Inclusive Movement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Resident Dance Faculty Artist to design and teach dance and choreography workshops for participants with disabilities. You will work across CATA studios and partner sites, developing adaptive, inclusive curricula and opportunities for performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Program Directors and partner staff, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to accessibility and social inclusion in Berkshire County, MA and Columbia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or related field, or equivalent life/work experience
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in diverse community settings
• Proficiency as dancer and choreographer; broad range of movement styles
• Ability to adapt dance experiences for accessibility and inclusion
• Ability to travel across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY with mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Design and teach participatory dance and choreography workshops for participants with disabilities
• Develop written curriculum and project descriptions with learning outcomes
• This role may include performances and leadership in community events
• Collaborate with partner staff and supervisors to support inclusion and outcomes
• Engage in ongoing professional development and feedback for growth

Skills

Teaching artist

Dance performance

Choreography

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field

Tools

Universal Design for Learning (preferred)

Job description

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Resident Dance Faculty Artist to design and teach dance and choreography workshops for participants with disabilities. You will work across CATA studios and partner sites, developing adaptive, inclusive curricula and opportunities for performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Program Directors and partner staff, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to accessibility and social inclusion in Berkshire County, MA and Columbia