Latin Social Dance Instructor- Temporary Winter Term

Position Summary:  

The Theater and Dance department seeks a passionate and energetic Dance instructor to fill a part- time, temporary position for the 10-week Winter trimester of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have the ability to teach Latin Social Dances to students with a variety of abilities and experience. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. 

Position Requirements:  

• Teach Latin Social Dance to a small group of high school students.
• Instruct a course that meets for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 10 hours per term. Class meets on a weekly basis for 60-90 minutes and grants students 1/3 arts credit.
• Instruct through verbal and physical demonstration of movement vocabulary
• Availability to work with students in late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends.
• Prepare materials and activities for all classes
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Oversee and evaluate students’ performance
• Collaborate with Athletic Training staff on supporting students through injuries and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate respect for a diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Maintain continuity and consistency in the Theater and Dance curriculum, follow departmental guidelines for content and assessment, and meet with the Dance Director and/or the Chair of the Theater department to discuss student experience and progress
• Use basic Microsoft applications and LMS

Skills and Experience:

• Experience teaching Latin Social Dances, including Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue, Brazilian Samba, and Tango rhythms
• Experience developing a Latin Social Dance curriculum.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing plans.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.   
• Experience or interest in diversity and cultural competency education (conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, independent study).
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.

Additional  Clearance Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check 

Compensation for this position is determined using a structured 25 step system that accounts for relevant years of professional teaching experience and highest degree earned.  Compensation range is $3,760 - $8,355 per class, compensation may be pro-rated for partial term assignments.