The Archer School for Girls is seeking an enthusiastic and talented part-time Dance Teacher to join our dynamic arts department for the 2026-2027 school year. This educator will teach three dance courses and inspire students to develop their technical skills, creativity, and confidence through movement. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with young dancers of varying skill levels, fostering student leadership, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and appropriately challenging learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 3 dance courses and developing engaging lesson plans that support technical development, artistic expression, and performance skills
• Leading rehearsals and providing both individual and group coaching for student dancers
• Choreographing and setting pieces for performances and showcases
• Collaborating with colleagues in the performing arts department to support productions
• Mentoring student choreographers in the creative process

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching dance at the middle school and/or high school level
• Demonstrated experience in choreography
• Expertise and training in a culturally diverse range of classical and contemporary dance techniques, including, but not limited to, ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes student collaboration, exploration, and growth

The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional culture is fueled by ongoing professional development, a spirit of innovation, and an abiding belief in the capacity of every student in our care. Beyond competitive pay, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful culture. We seek faculty who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment. Integral to its mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.

Salary Range: $43,166 to $76,788 annually (depending on qualifications and experience).

To apply, please click on the link below:

http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

• Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching dance at the middle school and/or high school level
• Demonstrated experience in choreography
• Expertise and training in a culturally diverse range of classical and contemporary dance techniques, including, but not limited to, ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes student collaboration, exploration, and growth

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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