Details
Posted: 29-Mar-22
Location: New York, New York
Type: Part Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: DOE
Categories:
Visual/Performing Arts
Middle School Dance Teacher
Part-time (50%) One-Year Position
To begin August 2022
Spence’s Performing Arts Department seeks an accomplished and visionary educator to join the school’s dance program. Understanding the importance, nature, scope, and impact of our events and performances within the community, the Dance Teacher will work with fellow Performing Arts colleagues to fulfill our mission of nurturing imagination and self-expression in a collaborative environment. We believe that active participation in and exposure to the arts expands our students’ horizons, enhancing their lives both at Spence and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the Middle School Dance Company, preparing and rehearsing after school two days a week
- Collaborate with the Upper School Dance Director after school one day per week in planning the annual Dance Concert
- Work with production teams in preparation for the Dance Concert
- Coordinate logistics for a guest artist in the middle school
- Organize and lead performances for various school events throughout the year
- Work as part of a larger team of performing arts teachers across divisions to coordinate and implement curricula
Qualifications:
- Possesses sustained experience teaching a middle school dance program
- Finds joy in working with children and in school life
- Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Supports Spence’s commitment to equity
- Has excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Possesses the ability to work across departmental lines, fostering collaboration and cooperation amongst faculty, staff, and administration
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Has an advanced degree or equivalent experience