Dance Teacher

Salary Range: $39,000 - $86,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education. 

Exemption Status: Exempt 

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

The Dalton School seeks a part-time High School Dance Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must have extensive professional experience in dance with expertise in teaching various skill levels of contemporary, modern, hip-hop, and other dance forms. This position requires a deep commitment to collaboration through active participation in ongoing dance curriculum and program development as a member of a team of dance educators and teaching artists. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach Beginning through Advanced contemporary and modern dance, hip-hop, and other dance styles and forms.
• Design creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons for various skill and age levels.
• Engage one-on-one with students for support and enrichment.
• Identify students’ strengths/challenges through effective oral and written communication.
• Plan assignments and curriculum in collaboration with the dance department; contribute to departmental projects and goals as a team member.
• Support the mission of The Dalton Dance Department and The Dalton School;  implement learning through the Dalton Plan. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
•  Extensive professional dance experience.
•  Wide-ranging experience teaching dance to young people.
•  Ability to teach a diverse range of dance styles and techniques. 
•  Commitment to pedagogic agility and adaptive teaching style.
•  Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities