Dance and Health Teacher

NOLA Public Schools • New Orleans, LA

6d • $47,000 - $82,390 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dance & Health Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to students in grades K–7 in both dance and foundational health concepts. This role fosters creativity, self-expression, physical fitness, and overall student well-being while promoting lifelong healthy habits. The teacher designs and delivers standards-aligned lessons in dance and health, supports students’ social-emotional development, and contributes to a positive and active school culture.

Requirements

• At least an Associate’s degree in Dance, Performing Arts, Education, or related field required
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience teaching dance to elementary to middle school-aged students (preferred)
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate instructional practices
• A passion for music, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire and engage young learners
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in office software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies
• The ability to keep concise records and handle sensitive information with discretion
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to state and/or district standards in dance and health education
• Teach foundational dance techniques (e.g., rhythm, coordination, movement, choreography) across multiple styles
• Deliver age-appropriate health instruction including topics such as nutrition, personal hygiene, physical wellness, safety, and social-emotional health
• Integrate physical activity and wellness concepts into daily instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and abilities
• Incorporate cross-curricular connections (e.g., literacy, culture, science, and physical education)
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes creativity, confidence, and healthy habits
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and respect through movement and wellness-based learning
• Support students’ social-emotional development, including self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making
• Encourage positive lifestyle choices related to physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being
• Assess student learning in both dance and health through performance, participation, and skill development
• Monitor student growth in physical fitness, knowledge of health concepts, and engagement
• Provide ongoing feedback to students and communicate progress with families and staff
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and participation
• Plan, choreograph, and coordinate student performances (e.g., showcases, assemblies, school events)
• Support or lead school-wide wellness initiatives (e.g., health awareness campaigns, fitness challenges, wellness events)
• Collaborate with staff to integrate wellness and performing arts into school culture and events
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, PE staff, and school leadership to support whole-child development
• Partner with staff to reinforce health, wellness, and physical activity across the school day
• Participate in school events, staff meetings, and professional development
• Contribute to a positive school culture and support school-wide expectations
• Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.
• Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.
• Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree