Dance Teacher (2025-2026 school year)

Dance Teacher

Qualifications

Applicant must hold appropriate SC certification or have applied for appropriate SC certification. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field
• Teaching certification or equivalent experience in dance instruction.

Reports To Principal

Job Summary

The Dance Teacher is responsible for instructing students in various dance styles, techniques, and choreography while fostering a passion for movement and artistic expression. This position is responsible for providing high-quality dance education, creating engaging choreography, and overseeing all aspects of the semester dance showcases. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, creative, and able to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment while upholding the vision of the Clover Dance Department.

Performance Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Develop and implement engaging weekly lesson plans for all dance classes, ensuring a balance of technique, choreography, and dance theory.
• Teach various dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre, based on student and program needs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse skill levels of students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code, administrative and/or school policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Choreography & Performance Coordination

• Choreograph routines for class performances, semester showcases, and school-wide events.
• Ensure all performances align with the Clover Dance Department’s vision and maintain high artistic and technical standards.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong background in choreography, production, and performance management.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Teach various dance styles (e.g., ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, etc.).

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with state and district standards.
• Proficiency in music editing software (such as GarageBand, Audacity, or Adobe Audition) and AV technology.
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and provide constructive feedback.

Work Context

• May include teaching in dance studios, auditoriums, or gymnasiums.
• Requires physical stamina for demonstrating and instructing dance movements.
• Requires standing.
• Requires walking.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and working outdoors.

Terms of Employment

190 days per school year; Salary based on District Scale for Teachers.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff.