Job type:
Casual
Emp type:
Casual
Industry:
Education and Training
Job published:
Job ID:
32438
Contact name:
Ursula Young
Contact email:
Job Description
Casual Dance Academy Teacher - Job Description
POSITION: Dance Academy Teacher
REPORTS TO: Senior Dance Academy Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Co-Curricular
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
* Senior Dance Academy Teacher
* Dance Academy staff
* School Office
Mission Statement : Our mission is to assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God's glory.
Role Description
The Covenant Christian School Dance Academy partners with parents in the nurture of their
children by providing opportunities which allow students to express their faith, gifts and
creativity through dance. This is done in an encouraging, Christ-centred atmosphere. Whilst
offering students a variety of the most popular dance styles, incorporating modern music and
movement, the Dance Academy ultimately desires students to glorify God.
We seek a suitably qualified and experienced dance teacher to join our team, in a casual
capacity, fostering a love and enthusiasm for dance in our students by teaching a variety of
dance styles to students between the ages of 5 to 18 years.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life
of their local church.
* A genuine passion for, and capability in, Christian education and who wholeheartedly
subscribes to the school's Statement of Belief.
* Relevant qualifications, training or experience, with a background in most dance styles,
including but not limited to; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Drama and Musical Theatre
* Experience teaching students between the ages of 5 to 18 years, with a particular
emphasis on the ability to engage with young children with enthusiasm and energy
* Passionate in encouraging students to develop their God-given gifts through Dance.
* Strong relationship and communication skills for building rapport and engaging with
students, parents and other school staff.
* Able to work effectively in a team environment
* Professional, energetic, positive, approachable and engaging manner with a focused
work ethic.
GENERAL DUTIES
* Teaching a variety of dance disciplines within our program between the hours of
3.00pm to 6.10pm on Monday - Thursday, during term time
* Planning and preparing for classes or rehearsing existing routines from current
teacher
* Work collaboratively with the Dance Academy team to prepare and rehearse routines
for the end of year Concert
* From time to time the Dance Academy teacher may be required to undertake other
tasks as directed by the Creative Arts Coordinator or Director of Co-Curricular.