Classroom Teacher / Activities

Job Description:

Position: Dance Teacher

• RCA

Program/Department: Regional Center for the Arts

• Dance Department

Position Length: 10 Months, following the 2024-2025 School Year

Salary Range: $45-$51 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: August 22, 2024

Closing Date of Applications: Open until filled

Qualifications: Either a bachelor's degree in dance or a degree in another subject area with significant professional experience in dance. Candidate does NOT need to be a certified teacher.

Responsibilities: RCA is a part time inter-district magnet high school committed to bring together people of diverse cultural heritage to develop in all students the knowledge, skills, attitudes and self-discipline to reach their fullest artistic potential, to live a productive life and to contribute to society as creative engaged citizens. Responsibilities include planning instruction and teaching assigned classes, creating and administering assessments, maintaining accurate records of student attendance and achievement, collaborating with other members of the RCA faculty, attending staff meetings, communicating with parents, and other assigned duties.

We are seeking a dynamic dance teacher who can teach a variety of dance genres and styles including hip hop, contemporary and modern. We will consider hiring separately for each of those disciplines, so please apply if you specialize in one particular style.

We are particularly interested in finding someone who can teach a variety of experience levels and can inspire our students to reach their individual potential. Professional experience in dance, teaching and choreography is highly desired. For more information about the position, please contact Eric Nyquist at nyquiste@cestrumbull.org.

Apply online at www.ces.k12.ct.us/about/employment. Applicants must include a letter of intent, resume, official transcripts, and at least 3 references.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary, depending on the assignment. C.E.S. reserves the right to add/ change duties at any time.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those applications received after the close of business on the closing date are not required to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

"It is the policy of C.E.S. that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any service or program on account of race, color, religious creed, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, residence, veteran status, victim of domestic violence, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, learning disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, or pregnancy and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding C.E.S. nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Associate Executive Director's office, C.E.S., 40 Lindeman Dr., Trumbull, CT 06611, (203) 365-8831."