Bullis School seeks a Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher to join our dynamic, collaborative Performing Arts program and help enrich our vibrant learning community for the 2026–27 academic year. This position is responsible for developing and implementing performing arts classes focused on Movement and Dance for upper and middle school students. The Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher cultivates a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that supports students of all experience levels, interests, and abilities. Instruction emphasizes both technical skill development and creative exploration, helping students build strength and confidence in movement. The position requires a professional with strong collaborative and performing arts skills who can implement a program of learning that is foundational in practice and allows for the scaffolding of skills to enable student choice and agency. 

Full-time teaching positions also include other roles within the community, including student advising, leading after-school activities, and additional duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School. This is a 10-month position and reports directly to the K-12 Performing Arts Curriculum Chair. 

About the Performing Arts at Bullis: The Bullis Performing Arts program is grounded in the belief that the arts are best understood and appreciated through active, hands-on engagement in both experiential and academic study. The arts are deeply valued within the Bullis community and are enthusiastically supported by administration, families, and faculty. Performing Arts faculty prepare students for a range of performance opportunities— for dance that includes dance showcases, pep rallies, school assemblies, and other community events—while maintaining a strong commitment to the educational journey that leads to those moments. Although courses may culminate in public performances, equal importance is placed on the creative process, artistic exploration, and students’ personal growth. Through thoughtful and intentional instruction, teachers cultivate classrooms where students feel safe to take risks, express themselves authentically, and develop confidence in their artistic voice. In Bullis Performing Arts courses, students engage with meaningful content, build technical and collaborative skills, and develop artistic habits of mind that nurture creativity, discipline, and resilience. The department fosters a culture of engagement, joy, and high standards where both excellence and growth are celebrated.

About Bullis: Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.  Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation, and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education.  To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School, please click here. 

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.  We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, making it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Responsible for teaching grades 8-12 Movement and Dance courses (14 to 17  classes /week, each 55 or 60 minutes in length) 
• Direct the Upper School Fall Dance Activity (after school), choreograph the Upper School Winter Musical (after-school), and lead the Middle School Dance Activity (spring)
• Co-produce and co-direct all Middle School and Upper School dance performances, including but not limited to PEP Rally and assembly performances, and two dance shows per year
• Producing, choreographing, and creating content for students
• Responsible for attracting, engaging, and retaining students in the Middle and Upper School movement and dance program while working collaboratively with other arts faculty to support sustained enrollment and program vitality across K–12 
• Collaborating on the design and development of K-12 Movement and Dance curriculum content 
• Collaborating with arts colleagues to further advance department goals and initiatives
• Actively demonstrating and modeling dance movements while teaching
• Apply a holistic approach to achieving an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected 
• Use technology to enhance students’ active, experiential, and hands-on learning
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the primary instructional philosophy
• Create a positive environment for students to learn effectively by providing constructive and encouraging feedback
• Attend Upper School division, arts department, production, and other meetings as required
• Remain current in pedagogical practices and field-related trends
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, school counselors and administrators regarding student progress, as appropriate.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and provide timely feedback to students
• Use the student learning management system to provide timely feedback, grades, and assignments 

Other Duties

• Other tasks as assigned by the Upper School Arts Department Chair, Head of Upper School, and Director of Arts
• Continued professional development endeavors
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualities

• An appreciation and respect for middle and high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike 
• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
• Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance or related field
• Minimum of three years prior teaching experience 
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends
• Experience teaching a wide variety of dance styles and creating choreography for musical theater

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Dance or related field 
• Teaching certification
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment
• Proficiency with Windows or Apple OS, Microsoft Office, cloud computing (Google Docs, etc.), and other productivity and media software

Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $65,000 to $95,000.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation