Dance Teacher, 2026-2027

POSITION: DanceTeacher2025-2026

LOCATION: Duncan Elementary School for the Arts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and experience as required by state certification authorities

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature able and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach dance using a variety of styles and methodologies starting at the beginner level including but not limited to ballet jazz modern hip-hop and cultural dance forms.
• Develop and implement engaging and standards-based dance curriculums in accordance with the SC Department of Educations curriculum guide and indicators for dance education.
• Prepare appropriate lesson plans to meet the developmental needs of middle and high school students.
• Align instruction with South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of students fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Engage encourage and motivate students to set and achieve personal and artistic goals.
• Evaluate student performance through assessments and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Choreograph routines and select appropriate music for school performances competitions and events.
• Collaborate with other staff and departments to integrate performances into broader school programs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and maintain the care of property equipment materials and facilities.
• Enforce school rules administrative regulations and board policies fairly and consistently.
• Recognize and follow the chain of command as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Participate in school and district staff development programs as assigned by the principal or superintendent.
• Attend staff meetings serve on committees and contribute to co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Present a positive image of Spartanburg District Five Schools in all interactions with the community.
• Maintain punctuality and responsibility in performing assigned duties and activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Salary:Teacher Salary Schedule (190 days)

FLSA: Exempt

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race religion sex national origin age color immigrant status English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator Chief Administrative Officer.

Required Experience:

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