Elementary School Dance Teacher

Global Community Charter School

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal

TITLE: DanceTeacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: July 1, 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.

The Dance Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Building a classroom culture in which students love dance

● Engaging students in the creative process and cultivating their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of dance and dance history

● Building a culture of self-expression, and utilize discourse and critique to press scholars’ critical thinking about dance

● Arranging and conducting performances, assemblies and other school events ● Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans

● Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students

● Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice

● Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment

● Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars

● Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success

● Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.

● A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.

● New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification

● A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher. ● Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred. ● Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis ● Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues

● Dedication to GCCS’ mission

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