Dance Teacher

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of part-time Dance Teacher for Amherst Regional Schools grades 9-12. This is a .67 FTE position.

We seek candidates with experience engaging inspiring and educating a widely diverse student body. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of different methodologies to support the success of all students.

Qualifications

All candidates should have a degree in dance or equivalent experience in the field as well as a Massachusetts Teacher License in K-12 dance. If they do not currently hold a Massachusetts Teacher License in the subject of K-12 dance they are actively engaged in a prep program and registered to take the MTELS in September/October 2026.

To maintain the established quality of the dance program the candidate must be able to:

• Manage the dance programs materials spaces and schedules
• Collaborate with other members of the performing arts department
• Maintain working relationships with the Five College Dance Department and local dance studios
• Produce high-quality performances for a variety of venues
• Offer in-person and remote experiences in dance through field trips master classes with guest artists and opportunities to expand their understanding of the field
• Develop the schools dance program through the lenses of community-building equity inclusion and access for all students
• Differentiate their teaching to meet every students needs

Existing Courses

Introduction to Dance - Students learn basic positions steps alignment history and terminology in a variety of dance genres. Particular emphasis is given to exploring a wide range of traditions and styles of dance.

Dance Theatre Ensemble - students learn how to create original choreography develop and revise the work teach it to fellow ensemble members and perform it for live audiences.

Conjunto de Bomba - Afro-Puerto Rican traditional music and dance that includes drumming singing dancing performing and teaching for a wide variety of audiences often including out-of-school performances.

Unified Performing Arts - In this inclusion-centered class students in both the General Education and the Pathways to Independence Program (PIP) collaborate to explore dance music and acting in a low-pressure environment. PIP serves individuals with a wide range of cognitive disabilities such as autism level 1 AD(H)D borderline intellectual functioning written and expressive disorders and brain injuries.

Position Type:.67FTE Permanent

Required Experience:

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