High School Dance Teacher (2026-2027)

East Harlem Tutorial Program•New York, NY

3d•$66,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dance teacher with Scholars Academies, you will be student-facing the majority of the day. You will work closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop curriculum; provide high-quality instruction; track and measure student progress; create a positive classroom and school culture, and to engage in reflection and continuous improvement. You will also be asked to act as a class advisor for our community of students, providing mentor and support during their high school career. As a team, we will work together to prepare students with the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.

Requirements

Expertise teaching Dance at the high school level or above.
Hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards.
Experience with or excitement about researching best practices in anti-racist pedagogy.
Enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities.
Believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education.
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students who historically have not had equitable access to education opportunities.
Willingness to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs.
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
A minimum of two years of experience in relevant educational positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher and appropriate NYS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction in Dance at the high school level.
Work closely with grade teams and the instructional leadership team to internalize and develop curriculum.
Track and measure student progress.
Create a positive classroom and school culture.
Engage in reflection and continuous improvement.
Act as a class advisor for students, providing mentorship and support.
Prepare students with skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being.
Embody and model core values for students.
Set ambitious goals based on backwards planning and aligned with an overall vision for student success.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy.
Set clear expectations and institute routines to establish and maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun learning environment.
Build a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used.
Motivate students across academic skill levels and cultivate social-emotional awareness and well-being.
Make proactive contributions to the community and advance practice through reflection and development opportunities.
Actively engage families and community members.