Teacher- Dance

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one. Reports to: Principal

Salary Range : $48,703- $100,722 per year

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 10-Month

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Position Overview: Provides instruction and is responsible for student learning in a particular time period in dance

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-based dance instruction across a variety of styles (e.g., modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet) aligned with the middle school and high school performing arts curriculum.
• Collaborate with visual and performing arts faculty on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide performances.
• Guide students in developing technical skills, creative expression, and performance readiness.
• Foster a supportive classroom culture that reflects the school's mission in the arts and academic excellence.
• Assist with rehearsal supervision, choreography development, and production support.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 044 (PK-12) or 483 (PK-12) as applicable.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
• Experience teaching diverse dance styles and choreographing for student performances.
• Background in arts integration or interdisciplinary collaboration within a performing arts setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Application Process: Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.