Boys Prep Dance Teacher (Independent Contractor) Job at ST Peters Preparatory Schools

Role Overview: 

• The Dance Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging dance lessons that develop learners’ confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration and performance skills.
• The role will also be responsible for preparing learners for performances and productions, supporting co-curricular dance activities and fostering a positive, inclusive environment that encourages self-expression and teamwork.
• Lastly, the dance teacher will be responsible for ensuring learner well-being, independence and inclusion within the St Peter’s Boys Prep. The Dance Teacher will be expected to work only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 Duties (not an exhaustive list):

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging dance lessons appropriate to the age and ability of learners
• Create and teach age-appropriate choreography for individual and group performances
• Prepare learners for school concerts, productions, assemblies, festivals, competitions and other events
• Establish and maintain a positive, respectful and well-managed learning environment
• Communicate relevant information to parents, colleagues and school leadership
• Responsible for billing, invoicing parents directly and report writing
• Promotion of the St Peter’s Prep Schools attributes and values

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant qualification
• SACE Registration
• A minimum of 3 years’ dance teaching experience
• Basic knowledge of basic styles of dance

Skills and Attributes:

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team and team teach, if required
• An energetic and inspirational approach to boys’ learning and motivation
• A progressive understanding of current educational dance trends
• The capacity to develop and sustain new teaching methodologies and practices
• A values-based approach to teaching
• The intention to work according to the school’s ethos, specifications and policies
• A willingness to support and mentor, and to be mentored
• The flexibility, ability and willingness to work outside school hours, when necessary
• A commitment to ongoing personal development and a future-oriented approach