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Success Academy Charter Schools

Dance Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole‑child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 59 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

At Success, non‑academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts. We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

We are looking for a results‑driven

Dance Teacher

to join our community.

In This Role, You Will

Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of dance

Collaborate with dance teachers across the network to build a world‑class dance program, while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education;

Engage students with a repertoire that centers scholar learning on creating connecting, performing and responding to artistic works within dance;

Execute movement to demonstrate dance technique and choreography;

Design and execute professional‑quality dance performance opportunities for all scholars;

Engage in training with school leaders and benefit from targeted, in‑the‑moment feedback regarding instruction, which accelerates learning and growth.

We Invite You To Apply If You

Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date

Achieved outstanding academic results

Have professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits

Are passionate about dance and learning

Enjoy working with children and implementing effective dance instruction

Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them

Have confidence and presence — You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment

Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra)

Have leadership experience (i.e., leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities)

Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities

Have experience working with a group of children

Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS — Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind.

Compensation Range Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

$65,000 - $65,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.

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