Dance Teaching Artist
$235,040–$235,040 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Plan and lead weekly Discover Dance residency sessions in NYC public schools, teaching grade-appropriate lessons through movement, choreography, and creative exploration. Implement the Discover Dance curriculum while adapting instruction to meet the needs of individual learners, collaborating with classroom teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. Prepare students for live performances by world-renowned dance companies and facilitate meaningful pre- and post-performance learning experiences. Complete required program documentation by established deadlines, including attendance records and student reflections. Teaching takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after-school hours from October 2026-May 2027. Compensation is $113 per class session, with additional pay for curriculum and planning meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Education, Performing Arts, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional training and experience
- Professional experience and expertise in dance education, with proficiency in Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop, Jazz, African Diasporic, Social Dance, or related movement traditions
- 3+ years of teaching experience in school, community, or youth education settings
- Experience working in Title I Schools
- At least 2-3 years of experience working directly with students with disabilities and/or diverse learning needs in classroom settings
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and create accessible learning experiences for students with a wide range of abilities
- Strong classroom management, student engagement, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage scheduling, administrative responsibilities, and program documentation independently
- Availability during NYC public school hours
- NYC Department of Education fingerprint clearance, or willingness to obtain clearance before employment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience teaching rhythm-based movement, improvisation, choreography, and creative movement exploration strongly preferred
- Experience teaching in NYC public schools strongly preferred
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