JOB TITLE: CHARTER SCHOOL Middle School DANCE Teacher

SUMMARY :

• 2+ years experience preferredBroad dance skill base/knowledgeStyles could include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Line Dancing, Latin, Modern, Partner Dancing and moreDynamic personalityHigh expectationsStrong relationship skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

General Dance Instruction:

• Understands, accepts, and abides by the School's philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.Ability to teach using various dance styles and methodologies from beginner to advanced level.Develop dance curriculums and prepare lesson plans.Ability to communicate with a diverse group of teachers and students.Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals.Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement.Choreograph routines and select music for every day class and performances.Provide a fun and creative environment.Arrives punctually, be prepared for each school day, and maintains regular attendance.Creates a positive classroom environment which supports engaged student learning.Implements standards-based instruction.Explains and demonstrates techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment.May teach theory and practice of dance notation.May choreograph and direct dance performance.Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assignedContinually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectationsAM/PM DutyCommunicate with parents through conferences and other meansCollaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities as needed

Program Development:

• Continue to develop innovative methods and techniques for instructing dance. Potentially help design a middle school music program for the future.

Performances:

• Develop, coordinate and present student programs.

Committee Involvement:

• Join and contribute to one monthly committee.Participate in PLC's.

Relationship Management and Key Competencies

• Build/maintain relationships both internal and external for positive outcomes.Uses different behaviors as necessary to achieve desired outcomes; able to amend own behavior to influence and gain acceptance.Collaborates with personnel and peers for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.Participates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve desired objectives.Presents information on services, regulations, etc. for the purpose of serving as a resource to other school personnel, the Executive Director and other districts while reporting to the Board of Directors.Shift priorities to address changes in events or assigned goals.Inspires groups of individuals to work together to achieve a common purpose, promotes a culture of open communication and respect.Actively establishes and promotes best practices for processes and standards; analyzes reasons behind results, takes actions to address failures and seeks to improve outcomes.Never accepts excuses for breaches of ethics, values or regulations and confronts potential behavior in others.Develops and uses subtle strategies to influence others in order to achieve organizational objectives; anticipates reactions and works hard to find common ground between stakeholders within opposing views.Encourages constructive feedback and a culture that provides opportunities to development.Attracts, assesses, develops, motivates and retains a diverse workforce that drives results.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Prior related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a school setting.Skills to manage personnel and services, communicate effectively, problem solve.Knowledge, experience and demonstrated action of best practices in curriculum, instruction, business, accounting practices, education code and school policies and philosophies.Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons with varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodationEducation required: H.S or Higher EducationPE License OR Charter Registry registered with Teachers Standard Practices Commission (thru MLA)First Aid, CPR, AED and Bloodborne certification required.Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement signatory upon employment.Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills.

Time Management:

A minimum 30 minute lunch for every 8 hours worked; to be coordinated with support staff and supervisory personnel.

SALARY, HOURS, APPLICATION AND REPORTING

• Salaried/ one (1) FTE: 40,000 - 48,889.51Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pmReports to Principal and/or Charter Superintendent. (may report to the Executive Director if applicable)Work Year: September through August