SY26-27 Elementary School Dance Teacher at BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL – Brooklyn, New York

Who We Are:

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn with a new campus opening this fall. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

The Opportunity:

Prospect Schools is seeking an Elementary School Dance Teacher for the 26 - 27 School Year. You will be responsible for teaching and training a dynamic group of students in a range of techniques and dance styles, ensuring that all students are engaged, motivated, and inspired. Through teaching the basic principles of dance, you are expected to develop a curriculum that will allow students to demonstrate personal growth as dancers and express their creativity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• • Ability to teach using various dance styles and methodologies from beginner to advanced level.

  • Create a dance curriculum and lesson plans appropriate for the class; this might include:

  • To recognize the significance of dance in society, notable contributors to dance, and a body of significant dance works

  • To apply compositional tools and choreographic principles

  • To understand dance terms and vocabularies by moving (kinetic) and speaking, (conceptual) dance languages

  • To use universally accepted dance vocabulary, terminology, and symbols of dance.

  • Ability to communicate and teach a diverse group of students.

  • Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals.

  • Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement.

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  • Choreograph routines and select music for culminating events.

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  • Organize performance groups, and direct their rehearsals, put on performances.

  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment

  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in daily dance activities such as warm-up, movement across the floor, center activity and combinations as well as activities that lead to full performance pieces, workshops, etc

About you:

• • You have a Bachelors Degree

  • You have at least two years of Dance Education Experience to youth grades K-5

  • You are knowledgeable and skilled in one or more styles of dance and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in dance

  • You are energetic, driven, creative, and dependable

  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • You understand the importance of being responsible, reliable, and punctual

Salary:

The salary range for this role starts at $63,960, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed to providing competitive salaries.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week

• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule

• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options

• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues

EEO and ADA Statement:

Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.

The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.