Dance Instructor

Company : Campus Specifics Why Armstrong? Friendship Armstrong is home to our Reggio Emilia Learning Center, which uses art, nature, literature, dramatic play, language, writing, and music to spark students’ intellect, creativity, and self-confidence. Named after the area in Italy where the concept was developed, Reggio Emilia is an early-learning model that has earned worldwide acclaim. Friendship continues to develop this learning approach by combining the creative process of Reggio with our rigorous early-education curriculum, which incorporates culturally responsive learning tools and new technology into every classroom. Guided by a community of seasoned and supportive teachers, Armstrong students build strong foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and language arts while developing the skills essential to high achievement such as hard work, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Equally important, Armstrong’s on-campus Parent Center ensures that our most valuable learning partners – our parents – are consistent figures in our classrooms and at extended-learning and after-school events. Overview Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC., Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially. Friendship is looking for responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent and patient professionals to join our family for the 2023-2024 school year starting in August 2023. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief, please apply. Salary range is $56,313 - $116,408 based on relevant experience and highest education completed. Responsibilities Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social and emotional development. Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards. Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction. Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work. Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations. Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress. Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement. Sponsor an afterschool dance or theater group Accurately complete all administrative duties relating to dance/theater (timesheets, student evaluations/placements, recital forms, etc.) Choreograph dances/Direct student performances Working with non-performing students on other play production tasks, including set construction, scene changes, lighting, sound, and special effects Exploring dance/theater work like applying stage makeup and creating costumes, along with choreography and show creation Creating an adaptable lesson plan based on student levels and ability Explaining body language and expression, engaging students in character development and personality projection, and helping each student develop a personal style Holding rehearsals and evaluating student performances Planning lessons, including written work and creative writing assignments, and grading those assignments based on the curriculum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Excellent verbal and written communication skills Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam One year of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth Know a variety of dance styles including modern dance and ballet/Play production tasks, including set construction, scene changes, lighting, sound, and special effects Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in performing arts or related field Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education Two years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth Praxis Information For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at For HQ requirements visit FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. 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