Job Description

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School Dance Teacher

is responsible for teaching dance in educational settings, ranging from elementary to high school levels. The role combines both artistic instruction and educational responsibilities, with a focus on fostering students' physical, creative, and artistic development through dance.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching Dance

: Plan and deliver dance lessons across various styles (e.g., ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, or cultural dance forms) to students of different age groups and skill levels.

Curriculum Development

: Develop age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate basic to advanced dance techniques, choreography, and performance preparation. Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs.

Classroom Management

: Maintain a positive, safe, and productive classroom environment. Manage students' behavior, ensuring all students can participate in dance activities.

Skill Development

: Teach fundamental skills such as posture, coordination, rhythm, and flexibility. Guide students in developing technical proficiency and artistic expression.

Performance Preparation

: Organize and prepare students for dance recitals, competitions, or school performances, including choreography, rehearsals, and staging.

Assessing Student Progress

: Evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and offer guidance to help students improve their skills. Maintain records of individual progress and achievements.

Collaboration with Staff

: Work with other teachers and school staff to support students' overall development. May participate in interdisciplinary projects or school-wide events.

Encouraging Creativity

: Inspire students to express themselves through dance, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Safety and Health Awareness

: Ensure proper warm-up and cool-down routines are followed, and emphasize injury prevention and overall fitness.

Parental Communication

: Communicate with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress, upcoming performances, and any issues that arise.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education

: A degree in Dance Education, Performing Arts, or a related field is typically required. Certification in teaching may also be necessary, depending on the institution.

Experience

: Previous experience teaching dance at a school or similar educational setting is often preferred.

Dance Expertise

: Proficiency in various dance styles and techniques. Strong background in performance and choreography.

Communication Skills

: Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues.

Creativity

: Strong creative ability to design engaging and diverse lessons and performances.

Organization and Time Management

: Ability to manage multiple tasks, including class planning, rehearsals, and grading, while meeting deadlines.

Patience and Enthusiasm

: A passion for teaching dance, coupled with patience and enthusiasm for working with students of varying abilities.
This job may also involve other duties depending on the specific school or district, such as leading extracurricular dance clubs or coordinating with local dance organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?13,965.15 - ?25,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Morning shift
Work Location: In person