LS/MS Performing Arts Dance and Theatre Instructor

Saint Andrew's School • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Andrew’s School is seeking a Performing Arts Instructor responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth; and for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic and artistic success. This position will be responsible for teaching a combination of dance classes to students in grades 4-8, and will also support choreography for the fall Novemberfest and spring Celebration of Dance, as well as choreography for the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School musical productions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Outstanding teaching skills
• At least three years teaching in an independent school or equivalent experience
• A strong background in curriculum and instruction in discipline specific content
• Possess a collegiality and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive school culture
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement dance curriculum in alignment with the performing arts department expectations
• Implement instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to best support students in the theatre and dance productions and performances
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues on a regular basis
• Create performing arts course documentation as determined by the divisional and department expectations, working to vertically align curriculum
• Collaborate with the Director of Performing Arts to verify student eligibility and communicate course requirements
• Regularly attend all division, department, and production meetings
• This position may serve as an advisor
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Performing Arts

What This Job Offers

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