Dance Teacher

Job Description

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Our Mission

The American Dream Charter School serves grades 6-12 in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, targeting English language learners and immigrant students. The mission of the American Dream School is to develop academic excellence in both Spanish and English, preparing students to excel in college and become leaders in their communities.

Summary of Role

The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy. The ideal candidate is charismatic and an experienced language teacher. This candidate will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of dance.

Responsibilities

• 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 recitals and concerts.

• Provide a fun and creative environment.

• Keep up to date in your discipline and implement any changes to the dance routines and curriculum as needed.

• Plan bi-weekly activities for advisory based on our DREAM values

• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress

• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical help

• Attend and participate in staff meetings

• Create a safe, welcoming classroom environment to support student learning and which reflects the development of their understanding

• Prepare and deliver focused instruction

• Conduct two (2) peer observations per month using Teachboost and schedule debriefing sessions

• Record “next steps” that arise from debriefing sessions in Teachboost

• Use technology to create Google Classroom and Google Docs

• Set professional goals pertaining to teaching and learning

• Attend professional development to meet professional goals set

• Supervise and manage students in all spaces, upholding ADS core values, rules and policies

• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material

• Maintain accurate records and create reports

• Create and monitor student progress toward achieving instructional objectives and goals on student plans

• Be the point person and main contact for a small advisory (i.e. document progress with each student, monitor their grades, make bi-weekly phone calls to parents to update them on student progress, help students advocate for themselves when they are struggling with a class, help students reflect when needed.)

• Modify curriculum to meet the needs of Special Education or ELL students (or Native v. Non-Native students in Spanish classes)

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with testing

• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties

• Perform other assigned duties

Position Requirements

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of fully vaccinated (COVID-19)

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Maintain confidentiality and meets deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy

• Experience with Google Suite

• Effective verbal, writing and listening skills.

• New York State Teaching Certification required.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10454: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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