Guest Artist

Gloucester County Institute of Technology•Sewell, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gloucester County Vocational School District is seeking a Guest Artist to design and teach dance master classes. This role involves delivering age-appropriate instruction in technique, style, or repertory, introducing students to current industry practices, and modeling professional behavior. The Guest Artist will provide constructive feedback, adapt instruction based on student needs, and lead safe warm-up and cool-down sessions. Communication with the supervising dance educator is key, as is fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The position requires adherence to school policies and effective class time management. Participation in Q&A sessions and discussions about the artist's professional journey is also expected.

Requirements

Certificated Staff
Ability to design and teach dance master classes aligned with course objectives, CTE outcomes, and NJ VPA standards
Ability to deliver age-appropriate, skill-level-appropriate instruction in technique, style, or repertory
Ability to introduce students to current industry practices, trends, and career pathways in dance
Ability to model professional behavior, rehearsal etiquette, and workplace expectations
Ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback to support student growth and artistic development
Ability to adapt instruction in real time based on student ability, engagement, and learning needs
Ability to lead structured warm-ups and cool-downs that promote injury prevention and safe dance practices
Ability to communicate clearly with the supervising dance educator regarding lesson goals and pacing
Ability to incorporate discussion of the guest artist's professional journey, training, and career experiences
Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment
Ability to follow school policies related to student safety, supervision, and conduct
Ability to manage class time effectively to meet instructional goals within the scheduled master class period
Willingness to participate in Q&A sessions, demonstrations, or reflective discussions when appropriate
Willingness to support student understanding of professional expectations in auditions, rehearsals, and performances

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching master classes
Knowledge of CTE outcomes and NJ VPA standards

Responsibilities

Design and teach dance master classes aligned with course objectives, CTE outcomes, and NJ VPA standards
Deliver age-appropriate, skill-level-appropriate instruction in technique, style, or repertory
Introduce students to current industry practices, trends, and career pathways in dance
Model professional behavior, rehearsal etiquette, and workplace expectations
Provide constructive, actionable feedback to support student growth and artistic development
Adapt instruction in real time based on student ability, engagement, and learning needs
Lead structured warm-ups and cool-downs that promote injury prevention and safe dance practices
Communicate clearly with the supervising dance educator regarding lesson goals and pacing
Incorporate discussion of the guest artist's professional journey, training, and career experiences
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment
Follow school policies related to student safety, supervision, and conduct
Manage class time effectively to meet instructional goals within the scheduled master class period
Participate in Q&A sessions, demonstrations, or reflective discussions when appropriate
Support student understanding of professional expectations in auditions, rehearsals, and performances