Dance & Movement Artists During School Hours

Dance & Movement instructors, During-school:

Starting Arts is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Dance and/or Movement instructors to
work in our during-school arts education programs in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Ideal
candidates are comfortable working with students in grades TK-5th grade.
Teaching experience is required, however, a teacher credential is not required.
This is a part-time position. Commuting is required, and therefore reliable
transportation is necessary. Artists work between 2-5 days per week, providing flexibility with
additional work or academic schedules. Our next during school rotation begins in mid October
with on boarding and training beginning in early October.

Required Qualifications - A successful candidate has:

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably with groups of 20 or more students
• Understanding or willingness to understand the California Visual and Performing Arts

Standards (VAPA)

• Experience creating and implementing lesson plans
• Clear communication skills; ability to respond to emails with SA program directors and

school administration in a timely manner

• Ability to demonstrate instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners
• Experience in teaching neurodivergent and physically challenged students is a plus
• Ability to organize age appropriate activities for the purpose of ensuring student

engagement and participation

• Ability to manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning

environment

• Dependable means of transportation
• Proof of TB test/Assessment

We are also looking for someone who is:

• Punctual, organized, and adaptable to classroom environments
• A diplomatic, clear, and effective communicator and has the ability to work collaboratively

and cooperatively

• Knowledgeable of south bay traffic patterns and has reliable transportation.

Compensation is dependent upon experience.