Dance Teacher - Mercy High School at Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools

Job Summary

Job Summary

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 343-3631 DANCE TEACHER Mercy High School, an all-girls college preparatory secondary school has an opening for a full-time (4/5th) Dance teacher. Teachers have the opportunity to work in a small school environment, with class sizes ranging from 9-25 students. Position will teach a varied Dance curriculum ranging from Dance 1 to Dance 6 Honors. Curriculum includes teaching various styles of dance including, but not limited to, tap, jazz dance, ballet, and contemporary-based dance styles. Teacher encourages students to explore dance as an expression of self and cultural identity. Teacher is responsible for choreographing performances and selecting music for dance recitals or concerts as well as for teaching and encouraging student choreography and student leadership within dance. Teacher incorporates lessons on the history of dance and ethnic studies within the field of dance. The Dance Teacher choreographs and oversees two annual dance shows- the Winter and Spring Dance concerts. Reporting to the Visual Performing Arts Department chairperson, the teacher is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subjects including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of student’s progress, participation in department meetings and team planning sessions, supervision of students, willingness to learn new methodology, and ability to undertake co-curricular responsibilities. Minimal qualifications: ? Bachelor’s Degree ? CA Secondary Teaching Credential ? At least 3 years teaching experience in a secondary school environment desirable ? Willingness to use or learn to use technology to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom ? Proficient in Dance technique Additional Preferred Qualifications: ? Master’s Degree in education, dance, or a related topic ? Competency in G-Suite Position requires candidate to be on campus for training and orientation the first week of August. Essential Dut

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