Job Description

Teacher Dance

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

The Dance Teacher 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 to achieve their goals in their chosen area of dance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Dance.

The Role:

• Plans, prepares, and presents lessons.
• Uses curricular texts and assessments, instructional materials, and instructional technology appropriately.
• Modifies instructional plans to meet the needs of all dance students.
• Provides and maintains a professional studio and performance atmosphere for dance education.
• Monitors use and care of instructional equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required.
• Prepares, administers, and adjudicates student assessments and portfolios.
• Counsels students when academic and other dance education issues arise.
• Communicates with parents and students regarding progress or problems.
• Participates in parent-teacher or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Actively participates in school and staff activities.
• Provides input regarding the dance education instructional process.
• Participates in dance education professional development.
• Keeps current on dance trends, research, and pedagogy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary range: BA $63,414 - $89,264 / MA $64,664 - $90,514

Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here's what you can expect:

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received only some applicants will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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