PreK-8 grade Dance Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

TITLE: DanceTeacher

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: July 1, 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.

The Dance Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

%CF; Building a classroom culture in which students love dance

%CF; Engaging students in the creative process and cultivating their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of dance and dance history

%CF; Building a culture of self-expression, and utilize discourse and critique to press scholars’ critical thinking about dance

%CF; Arranging and conducting performances, assemblies and other school events %CF; Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans

%CF; Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students

%CF; Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice

%CF; Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment

%CF; Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars

%CF; Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success

%CF; Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

%CF; A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.

%CF; A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.

%CF; New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification

%CF; A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher. %CF; Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred. %CF; Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis %CF; Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues

%CF; Dedication to GCCS’ mission

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