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Posted: 19-Apr-22
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Type: Part Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
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The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative Part-Time Middle School Dance Teacher for a position beginning in August 2022.
Arts education is essential for every student. The mission of the Performing Arts Department at The Hun School is to promote creative expression, communication skills, problem-solving, and inventive thinking. Courses and extracurricular activities are designed to foster lifelong appreciation through active participation in a variety of performing arts activities. It is through personal discovery and experimentation, coupled with consistent involvement in the arts that skills are developed, appreciations are formed, and creativity is encouraged. Musical, dance, and dramatic experiences expand students' horizons, develop creative and inventive thought, and provide unique experiences for self-revelation and reflection.
Responsibilities:
- Two (2) sports seasons of Dance, meeting daily from September through March, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred;
- Three years of full-time teaching experience is preferred, but other relevant experience will certainly be considered;
- Expertise in teaching a variety of dance styles
- A love for working with young people;
- A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
- A passion for teaching in an innovative, experiential, and student-centered environment;
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff;
- Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
- Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum;
- A desire to contribute to school life outside of the classroom on a lively boarding school campus.