Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis both for immediate vacancies and for our 2022 - 2023 School Year.

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars  throughout New York City.  We are redefining what's possible in public education. 

Success Academy welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who understand that the work we do is important, and are looking for a career where they can swiftly build a professional skill set while being challenged, supported, and valued.

At Success, non- academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential.  Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts.  We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

We are looking for a results-driven Dance Teacher to join our community.

In this role, you will:

Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of dance

Collaborate with dance teachers across the network to build a world-class dance program, while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education

Engage students with a repertoire that centers scholar learning on creating connecting, performing and responding to artistic works within dance

Execute movement to demonstrate dance technique and choreography

Design and execute professional-quality dance performance opportunities for all scholars

Engage in training with school leaders and benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback regarding instruction, which accelerates learning and growth 

We invite you to apply if you:

Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree by Spring 2022;

Achieved outstanding academic results;

Have professional training in a rigorous dance program or extensive professional performance credits

Are passionate about dance and learning

Enjoy working with children and implementing effective dance instruction

Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;

Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;

Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);

Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities);

Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;

Have experience working with a group of children

Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.