Future Dance Teacher Opportunities

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP) is interested in connecting with creative, skilled, student-centered educators for potential future Dance Teacher openings. This evergreen opportunity lets the Talent Team build relationships with candidates and review applications as staffing needs arise; candidates whose skills and experience align with future opportunities may be contacted.

The Dance Teacher inspires students across multiple grade levels to explore movement, develop foundational dance skills, and build confidence through engaging instruction. Lessons may include creative movement, rhythm, choreography, improvisation, and diverse dance styles and cultural traditions. The role supports students’ coordination, collaboration, creativity, and self-expression, and helps them discover and share their artistic voices through collaborative choreography and school-wide performances.

PHP is part of Hebrew Public, a secular network of schools that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and aims to help students become global citizens. The organization describes its schools as models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. PHP serves students from more than 40 Philadelphia zip codes, primarily Black and Brown students, and emphasizes rigorous academics, strong relationships, and globally minded education. Hebrew language proficiency is not required.

Teachers receive coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and certification support. The compensation model recognizes teacher skill, growth, and classroom impact. Eligible teachers may qualify after their first year for annual salary increases of 5% to 10% based on classroom impact, without additional graduate coursework. The posted compensation range is $55,000–$88,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Knowledge of foundational dance techniques, choreography, movement concepts, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction that celebrates diverse dance traditions and reflects students' identities and experiences.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Ability to differentiate movement instruction for students with varied physical abilities, learning needs, and dance experience.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate for dance instruction, or active progress toward appropriate certification.
• Experience working in urban school communities.
• Experience teaching dance, creative movement, or performing arts to elementary and/or middle school students.
• Experience teaching one or more dance styles, such as creative movement, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, or cultural dance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned dance instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Teach foundational dance and movement skills, including rhythm, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, musicality, and choreography.
• Introduce students to diverse dance styles and cultural traditions through creative movement, improvisation, and age-appropriate instruction.
• Differentiate instruction for students with varying movement abilities, language backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Establish a joyful, inclusive, well-managed learning environment with clear routines, high expectations, and safe movement practices.
• Assess student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and celebrate artistic and personal growth.
• Organize student dance performances, showcases, and collaborative choreography projects for school performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to connect dance and movement to other academic subjects and school-wide initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Model Hebrew Public's OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
• Participate in collaborative planning, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Reflect on instructional practice and seek opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Support school-wide expectations, priorities, and community-building activities.

Benefits

• Coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and certification support.
• Eligible teachers may qualify after their first year for annual salary increases of 5% to 10% based on classroom impact, without additional graduate coursework.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and instructional growth.
• Collaborative planning and opportunities to share ideas and effective practices with colleagues.
• An on-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families.
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways toward teacher certification.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development as available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level