Position Type:
Teaching
Date Posted:
11/3/2021
Location:
Harding High School
Date Available:
21-22 School Year
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
FAME Afterschool Arts Academy
DANCE TEACHER
Harding High School
Part Time Position
January 2022 June 2022
Responsibilities Instructional program:
Facilitate Student learning in the processes of performing, creating, and responding. Able to successfully model instruction and implement differentiated instructional strategies that accelerate the skills and knowledge of the students. Expertise in instructing students in cultural dances, including ethnic dances from a variety of cultures, demonstrating nuances of each. Expertise in grounding students in the social aspect of all dances and their impact on society. Familiarity with the National Core Arts Standards and ability to teach all required components (style, history, choreography, aesthetics). Knowledge and use of assessment and diagnostic strategies in dance education. Expertise in providing students with learning opportunities to explore the creative process, such as exploring use of levels, pathways, rhythms, movement qualities and energy.
Classroom Supervision:
Create space for students to explore their creative side and feel safe. Promote positive self-concept in each student; provide encouragement to each student to develop his or her full potential. Understand social and emotional adjustments of students. Promote student awareness and respect for different cultures. Maintain records of individual students' progress through appropriate assessments. Provide feedback throughout the process. Maintain accurate student attendance and tardiness records.
Professional Responsibility:
Work in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare and to embrace a growth mindset. Keep inventory of materials, equipment and supplies and work with school administration to order supplies and maintain the dance studio space. Participate as appropriate in programmatic-community public performances. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people. Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Connecticut Certification in Dance (483) or eligible for DSAP Minimum 2 years of experience Ability to work with a diverse high school student population
Hourly rate: $38.50
Hours : Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2:45pm - 4:45pm from January 2022 June 2022
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp
"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."