What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Education Specialist position at Success Academy?
Company Overview
At Success Academy Charter Schools, we're redefining what's possible in public education. Our network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serves over 20,000 scholars throughout New York City. We're dedicated to providing a fun, rigorous, whole-child education to every scholar, regardless of zip code or economic status. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our scholars and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Job Description
As a Dance Teacher at Success Academy, you will be part of a collaborative team that fosters a love for dance among students while enhancing the arts curriculum. This role includes designing performance opportunities, executing dance instruction with an emphasis on student engagement and artistic expression, and collaborating with fellow educators to build a world-class dance program.
- Build a classroom culture where scholars develop a love of dance.
- Collaborate with dance teachers across the network to build a comprehensive dance program that engages the community.
- 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.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree prior to your start date.
- Outstanding academic results.
- Professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits.
- Passion for dance and learning.
- Experience working with children and implementing effective dance instruction.
- Ability to set ambitious goals and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confidence and presence, with the ability to take the lead and inspire others.
- Leadership experience, including experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Experience working with groups of children.
- Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS: Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and Scholar-focused thinking.
