Riverside, Rhode Island
Washington, D.C.
Studio City, California
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Posted: 07-Aug-24
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
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Start Date: August 26, 2024
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 and commensurate with experience
About Us:
Bay Ridge Prep, a vibrant K-12 independent school in Brooklyn, NY, is excited to welcome a passionate and dynamic Dance Teacher to our Lower and Middle School team. We're looking for someone who can inspire and engage students from Grades K-8 through dance and creative movement. If you’re skilled at teaching a diverse range of students and can manage a classroom with enthusiasm, we want to hear from you!
Position Details:
- Teach dance and creative movement classes for Lower and Middle School students as part of our physical education and arts elective program.
- Lead and support performances for arts events and school functions.
- Collaborate with the arts department and school faculty.
- Embrace opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Reports to Lower and Middle School division heads and the Head of School.
Schedule:
- Full-time, ten-month position (salary is paid over the course of 12 months).
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faculty meetings are held one day each week until 4 p.m.
- Some evening work for school events may be required and will be scheduled in advance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in dance or dance education.
- Prior teaching experience required.
- Ability to teach students with varying learning needs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A sense of humor and understanding of student experiences.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403B Retirement Plan with a 3% annual contribution from the school and up to 4% matching based on your contributions.
- Partial reimbursement via health insurance for gym and fitness memberships.
- Support for ongoing professional development.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Must be able to navigate the school environment, including standing or bending for extended periods of time and walking up and down stairs.
- Classroom locations vary; teaching in different rooms on different floors may be required.
- Standard equipment includes computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, etc. Occasional travel between nearby school buildings may be necessary.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@bayridgeprep.org. Use the subject line “Dance Teacher” and title your files with your Last Name-First Name-Document Title. Please, no phone calls.
We appreciate your interest in joining Bay Ridge Prep. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Bay Ridge Prep is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment free from discrimination on any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.