Teacher- Dance

New London Public Schools•New London, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction and is responsible for student learning in a particular time period in dance. At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 044 (PK-12) or 483 (PK-12) as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
Experience teaching diverse dance styles and choreographing for student performances.
Background in arts integration or interdisciplinary collaboration within a performing arts setting.
Strong classroom management skills and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, standards-based dance instruction across a variety of styles (e.g., modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet) aligned with the middle school and high school performing arts curriculum.
Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide performances.
Guide students in developing technical skills, creative expression, and performance readiness.
Foster a supportive classroom culture that reflects the school's mission in the arts and academic excellence.
Assist with rehearsal supervision, choreography development, and production support.