Employment Opportunity

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Dance Instructors primarily serve the CDA residency program within Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine, Florida. This part-time position will facilitate school residency programs through the facilitation of short-term and long-term dance training at the preschool and elementary level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage students in a variety of styles of dance and cheerleading.
• Create age appropriate lesson plans in line with CDA’s education mission.
• Follow program guidelines as designated by the Artistic Director.
• Design movement exercises which foster critical thinking, literacy and facilitate exploration and creation.
• Attend Dance Instructor professional development sessions and any relevant planning meetings.
• Complete administrative duties including the submission of evaluations, schedules, etc.
• Work closely and communicate with CDA staff and partnering school teachers/personnel to coordinate aspects of presentations, schedules and rehearsal periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and a demonstrated interest in the field of arts education.
• Proven ability to interact clearly and effectively with a diverse preschool and elementary population.
• Ability and willingness to travel within a set teaching perimeter if placed in more than one school.

Experience

• Relevant teaching experience in artist-in-school programs, dance studios, cheerleading programs, public schools or similar community-based programs.

Personal Qualities

• Collaborative team player – energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and personable.
• Extremely organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education/Training

• Knowledge of classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap and/or cheerleading; dance degree preferred or significant dance training/experience.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Campus Dance Academy Artistic Director

To Apply:

Interested candidates should upload a resume and references through August 2022 to this website.  

Optional materials: Samples of professional and teaching materials.

Note: All CDA Dance Instructors will undergo fingerprinting with each school in which they are placed.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Campus Dance Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

Disclaimer

The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.