Durham Academy ยท 14 hours ago
Middle School Creative Movement and Dance Teacher and Advisor
Durham, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDurham Academy is an independent day school seeking a Middle School Creative Movement and Dance Teacher. The role involves teaching creative movement and dance to middle school students and providing guidance as an advisor.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Teaching four sections of Movement for students in grades 5 through 8
Serving as an advisor to a group of up to 12 students
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of ballet, contemporary, and jazz techniques and terminology
Experience with composition, choreography, and creating performance opportunities for students of all skill levels and interests
Student-centered approach to teaching
Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students in and beyond the classroom
Flexible and innovative, with deep content knowledge and an infectious enthusiasm for nurturing student self-awareness and confidence
Enthusiasm to work actively and collaboratively
Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning environment
Commitment to continued professional growth and a passion for lifelong learning
Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of the school
Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom
Possess a command of pedagogical best practices
Eagerly seek feedback on all aspects of their professional life
Committed to lifelong professional growth
Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial relationships with colleagues
Eager to build supportive relationships with students and successful partnerships with parents/caregivers
Participate actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom
Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience
Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for students
Company
Durham Academy
Durham Academy is an independent school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Durham, North Carolina.
Founded in 1933
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase