Future Dance Teacher Opportunities

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

11h • $55,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public is building relationships with creative, skilled, and student-centered educators for future Dance Teacher opportunities at Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP). This evergreen posting allows applications to be reviewed as staffing needs arise; the Talent Team may contact candidates whose skills and experience align with future opportunities.

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 exposure to diverse dance styles and cultural traditions. The role supports students’ coordination, collaboration, creativity, and self-expression, and offers opportunities for students to contribute to collaborative choreography and school-wide performances.

PHP seeks educators who believe every child can experience joy and success through dance and who create inclusive learning environments that celebrate diverse movement traditions and student identities. Teachers plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction, differentiate for students’ abilities and learning needs, assess progress, and collaborate with colleagues. PHP offers coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, certification support, and opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Teachers do not need to speak Hebrew to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.

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 to support students with varying movement abilities, language backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Establish a joyful, inclusive, and 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

• 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.
• Eligible teachers may qualify for 5% up to 10% annual salary increases after their first year based on classroom impact, without needing additional graduate coursework.

What This Job Offers

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