Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Dance Director/Assistant Director (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking a Head Dance Teacher to manage and develop a strong dance program. Responsibilities include preparing students for auditions, collaborating with staff, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid teaching certificate, and a minimum of three years of related teaching experience. The position mandates effective communication and emotional control under stress, with teaching duties potentially including regular extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate in dance.
• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience in dance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates skills in supporting, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules/guidelines.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain a large, successful dance/dance team program in a public school setting.
• Head Directors must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in dance or dance team in the public school setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching.
• Recruit and retain students in the dance/drill team program.
• Prepare students for successful auditions and competitions.
• Collaborate with building fine arts staff.
• Choreograph and prepare team routines for performances.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
• Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, and equipment inventory.
• Head Directors will work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Skills in supporting and motivating students

Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules

Ability to develop and maintain a dance program

Experience in teaching dance or dance team

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid teaching certificate in dance

ACP / student teaching experience

Tools

Personal computer and peripherals

Standard instructional equipment

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Valid teaching certificate in dance;
• Successful completion of student teaching/internship or alternative certification program (ACP);
• Strong communication skills;
• Demonstrates skills in supporting, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators;
• Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules/guidelines;
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain a large, successful dance/dance team program in a public school setting;
• Head Directors must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in dance or dance team in the public school setting.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

Salary

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Additional stipend as approved

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning;
• Recruit and retain students in the dance/drill team program;
• Prepare students for successful individual auditions and competitions;
• Collaborate with building fine arts staff;
• Maintain emotional control under stress;
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours;
• Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions;
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate;
• Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, and equipment inventory;
• Head Directors will work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals;
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Additional Application Requirements For Head Dance Teacher

Paste a “link” of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. This link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances, you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.

Working Conditions

• Tools / Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Frequent, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Motion: Frequent walking and dancing.
• Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move dance equipment, props, etc.
• Environment: Frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold, and will be expected to work outside. Frequent exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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