Latin Social Dance Instructor- Temporary Winter Term

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

About The Position

The Theater and Dance department seeks a passionate, energetic instructor for a part-time, temporary position during the 10-week Winter trimester of the 2026–2027 school year. The instructor will teach Latin Social Dance to a small group of high school students with varied abilities and experience in a diverse, mostly residential community. The course meets weekly for 60–90 minutes, totals 8–10 hours per term, and grants students one-third of an arts credit. The instructor will prepare and deliver classes using verbal and physical demonstrations, adapt instruction to students’ needs and interests, assess student performance, and maintain accurate records. The role also involves collaborating with Athletic Training staff regarding student injuries and rehabilitation, following departmental curriculum and assessment guidelines, and discussing student experience and progress with the Dance Director and/or Theater department Chair. The instructor must demonstrate cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion, and enforce school policies governing student behavior.

Requirements

Experience teaching Latin Social Dances, including Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue, Brazilian Samba, and Tango rhythms.
Experience developing a Latin Social Dance curriculum.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing plans.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask accurately.
Availability to work with students in late afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Willingness to enforce school policies and rules governing student behavior.
Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience or interest in diversity and cultural competency education, such as conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, or independent study.
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.

Responsibilities

Teach Latin Social Dance to a small group of high school students.
Teach a weekly course meeting for 60–90 minutes, with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 instructional hours per term.
Demonstrate movement vocabulary verbally and physically.
Prepare materials and activities for each class.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to students’ varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records.
Oversee and evaluate students’ performance.
Collaborate with Athletic Training staff to support students through injuries and rehabilitation.
Maintain continuity and consistency in the Theater and Dance curriculum, follow departmental content and assessment guidelines, and meet with the Dance Director and/or Theater department Chair to discuss student experience and progress.
Use basic Microsoft applications and a learning management system, and learn additional applications as needed.
Enforce school policies and rules governing student behavior.
Successfully complete a criminal background check.