Secondary Dance Teacher 2024-2025 School Year at Claremont Unified
About the Employer
CUSD commits to implementing equity-driven policies and practices that affirm all unique backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, belief, family structure, socioeconomic status, religion, and (dis)ability. CUSD is accountable to support and prepare all students, especially historically underserved students, to be independent learners who can thrive in and contribute to a global, just society. We have a responsibility to provide training and education to all CUSD staff, students, and families to recognize, acknowledge, and address individual and institutional oppression and injustice.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Description of Duties:
Passionate and experienced dance instructor sought to spearhead the development of a comprehensive multi-level dance curriculum spanning two campuses. This full-time role (1.0) is divided between Intermediate (0.4) and High School (0.6) levels, encompassing foundational to advanced classes. The ideal candidate will possess expertise across diverse dance styles, a talent for engaging and motivating students of varying ages, and exceptional teaching abilities. The entry-level course will introduce students to various dance genres, while intermediate and advanced courses will progressively enhance technical proficiency and explore advanced concepts and choreography across different dance styles.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in dance, performing arts, education, or a related field is preferred. Experience teaching dance at the middle and/or high school levels, with a proven track record of student success and achievement.
- Experience in Musical Theatre, Color Guard, and Choral Movement. Single Subject Credential in Dance ( PE credential accepted if before January 1, 2022).
- CBEST transcript if newly hired in the State of California or if no public school employment within the last 39 calendar months in a California public school.
- CLAD/BCLAD Authorization (or embedded in credential) required.
Salary:
Appropriate placement on Teachers' Salary Schedule. Credit may be given for the immediate preceding nine years of experience prior to being hired for verified teaching expereience requiring a teaching credential.
Application Procedure:
Applications are now being accepted on our website www.cusd.claremont.edu through www.edjoin.org only. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Any qualified applicant being recommended for a position may be required to obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in dance, performing arts, education, or a related field is preferred. Experience teaching dance at the middle and/or high school levels, with a proven track record of student success and achievement. Experience in Musical Theatre, Color Guard, and Choral Movement. Single Subject Credential in Dance ( PE credential accepted if before January 1, 2022). CBEST transcript if newly hired in the State of California or if no public school employment within the last 39 calendar months in a California public school.
Completion of the application is required. Attachments required: cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy statement, sample choreography (video or written), and two letters of reference (dated within the last year). ? District employees must submit an updated application to reflect their qualifications when applying for any position accurately. ? Applications can be found on our website, www.cusd.claremont.edu. ? INTERNS ELIGIBLE (Must attach a letter of Eligibility) ? Due to the fact that this position requires contact with students during employment, the qualified applicant being recommended for this position will be required to obtain fingerprint clearance before beginning employment. This clearance requires submitting a processing fee for Live Scan to meet the pre-employment requirements and is estimated to take 72 hours.
Requirements / Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in dance, performing arts, education, or a related field is preferred. Experience teaching dance at the middle and/or high school levels, with a proven track record of student success and achievement. Experience in Musical Theatre, Color Guard, and Choral Movement. Single Subject Credential in Dance ( PE credential accepted if before January 1, 2022). CBEST transcript if newly hired in the State of California or if no public school employment within the last 39 calendar months in a California public school.
Completion of the application is required. Attachments required: cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy statement, sample choreography (video or written), and two letters of reference (dated within the last year). ? District employees must submit an updated application to reflect their qualifications when applying for any position accurately. ? Applications can be found on our website, www.cusd.claremont.edu. ? INTERNS ELIGIBLE (Must attach a letter of Eligibility) ? Due to the fact that this position requires contact with students during employment, the qualified applicant being recommended for this position will be required to obtain fingerprint clearance before beginning employment. This clearance requires submitting a processing fee for Live Scan to meet the pre-employment requirements and is estimated to take 72 hours.