Dance Teacher

Note: All 53 schools in the Success Academy Charter School network are located in NYC area including Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens .

Relocation Assistance is available for hired candidates at least 50 miles from hiring location.

We are looking for a results-driven Dance Teacher to join our community.

In this role, you will:

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of dance
• Collaborate with Dance Teachers across the network to build a world-class dance program, while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education
• Engage students with a repertoire that centers scholar learning on creating connecting, performing and responding to artistic works within dance
• Execute movement to demonstrate dance technique and choreography
• Design and execute professional-quality dance performance opportunities for all scholars
• Engage in training with school leaders and benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback regarding instruction, which accelerates learning and growth

We invite you to apply if you:

• Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree by Spring 2023;
• Achieved outstanding academic results;
• Have professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits
• Are passionate about dance and learning
• Enjoy working with children and implementing effective dance instruction
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
• Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
• Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);
• Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities);
• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;
• Have experience working with a group of children
• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars throughout New York City. We are redefining what's possible in public education.

Success Academy welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who understand that the work we do is important, and are looking for a career where they can swiftly build a professional skill set while being challenged, supported, and valued.

At Success, non- academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts. We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Initial to acknowledge this is an in person role located in New York City.
• Would you like to disclose your veteran status?

Please answer “Yes,” “No,” or “Prefer not to Answer.

• Would you like to disclose a voluntary self-identification of disability?

Please answer “Yes,” “No,” or “Prefer not to Answer.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person