Dance and Health Teacher at NOLA Public Schools – New Orleans, Louisiana

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to state and/or district standards in dance and health education
• Teach foundational dance techniques (e.g., rhythm, coordination, movement, choreography) across multiple styles
• Deliver age-appropriate health instruction including topics such as nutrition, personal hygiene, physical wellness, safety, and social-emotional health
• Integrate physical activity and wellness concepts into daily instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and abilities
• Incorporate cross-curricular connections (e.g., literacy, culture, science, and physical education)

Student Engagement & Development

• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes creativity, confidence, and healthy habits
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and respect through movement and wellness-based learning
• Support students’ social-emotional development, including self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making
• Encourage positive lifestyle choices related to physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Assess student learning in both dance and health through performance, participation, and skill development
• Monitor student growth in physical fitness, knowledge of health concepts, and engagement
• Provide ongoing feedback to students and communicate progress with families and staff
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and participation

Performances & Events

• Plan, choreograph, and coordinate student performances (e.g., showcases, assemblies, school events)
• Support or lead school-wide wellness initiatives (e.g., health awareness campaigns, fitness challenges, wellness events)
• Collaborate with staff to integrate wellness and performing arts into school culture and events

Collaboration & School Community

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, PE staff, and school leadership to support whole-child development
• Partner with staff to reinforce health, wellness, and physical activity across the school day
• Participate in school events, staff meetings, and professional development
• Contribute to a positive school culture and support school-wide expectations

Supervision of Students

• Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

Non-Instructional Components

• Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.

Extracurricular Activities

• Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.
• Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.