Dance Instructor - Middlebury, United States - Westover School

Westover School Middlebury, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

WESTOVER SCHOOL

Title:
Dance Instructor (Part-time)

Department:
Performing Arts

School Information:

Westover School is a gender-inclusive girls boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated students become confident, connected adults.

We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere emphasizing student-adult interaction.

Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life.

We are empowering students to be themselves, make their own choices, and appreciate belonging and mattering, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.

Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?

Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?

Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

We are seeking a part-time Dance Instructor beginning August 2024 to work collaboratively with the Director of Dance in creating an inclusive environment that encourages students to discover the joy, creativity, and freedom of dance.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Champion the school's mission and core values.

Have experience in teaching multiple levels and styles of dance

Enjoy teaching high school aged students

Invest in the school community and create an environment of belonging through intentional relationship building

Possess 5+ Years of dance instruction experience

Prioritize an inclusive environment welcoming to all community members and celebratory of all identities and cultures

Be adaptable, flexible, enthusiastic, and empathetic

Take advantage of professional development opportunities

Description and Responsibilities:

Hours are as follows when school is in session:

Monday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm

Wednesday from 1:30 to 5:30 pm

Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Teach ballet, contemporary, and jazz to students in Grades ranging from beginning level first time dancers to advanced level dancers.

Support the Director of Dance in planning and choreographing performances for Family & Special Friends Weekend, Candlelight, the Spring Dance Concert, and Orchard.

Collaborate with other members of the Performing Arts Department as needed

Application Notes:

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a rsum.

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals.

We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Westover is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston.

For more information, please visit our website at

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