Substitute Teacher | School of Ballet

Greater Atlanta Christian School; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All‑inclusive dining program

On‑site fitness center

Professional development

Health care benefits

Student loan debt repayment assistance

Retirement plan

A Christian community of innovative,**

Job summary

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) in Norcross, GA seeks a part-time Dance Instructor to lead ballet and contemporary classes across age groups, from Early Childhood to pre-Professional levels.

You will create and teach choreography, select music for recitals, and represent the school professionally in all settings. A Bachelor’s in Dance or equivalent teaching experience is required; Master’s is a plus. This ten-month role includes competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education or relevant teaching experience required.
• Minimum one year of dance teaching experience in diverse private settings.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet, tap, and jazz to a broad range of ages.
• Create, develop, and teach choreography.
• Represent the School professionally inside and outside the classroom.
• Select music for recitals and concerts.
• Participate in rehearsals, performances, and productions.
• Ensure studio is clean and well-presented.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Classroom leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Dance Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) is a leading independent school in northeast Georgia in Norcross. We are a faith‑infused, academically rich community, ranked at the top of the state for teaching quality, arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change‑makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate‑style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and leading a broad scope of age groups in ballet and contemporary (ranging from Early Childhood instruction to pre‑Professional level classes)
• Creating, developing, and teaching choreography
• Representing the School in a professional manner both inside and outside the classroom
• Selecting music for recitals and concerts
• Participating in all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, recitals, and performances
• Being present in the theater to assist with the production of all recitals and performances – before, during, and after the performance
• Keeping up‑to‑date in your discipline
• Implementing any changes to the dance routines and curriculum as needed
• Evaluating student performance and making recommendations for improvement
• Communicating with a diverse group of teachers, students, and parents
• Keeping the studio clean and presentable
• Attending staff meetings
• Performing other duties as needed

Knowledge

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance education (such as a Dance major) or relevant dance teaching experience is required; a Master’s Degree is a plus.

Experience

A minimum of one year of relevant dance teaching experience, including teaching students with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds in a private setting.

Abilities

• Proficient in teaching ballet, tap, and jazz; hip hop a plus
• Articulate instructions in an effective manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and in‑classroom leadership qualities
• Upbeat, caring, positive attitude with good communication, and strong observational skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a class
• Maintain confidentiality
• Sound decision‑making skills

Other

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance
• Acknowledgment and agreement of GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant

Perks

This is a part‑time, ten‑month position. GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• All‑inclusive dining program
• On‑site fitness center
• Professional development
• Health care benefits
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Retirement plan
• A Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals