Mission of NCS

Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social and emotional development of each child. Our students, who will include high functioning children with autism spectrum disorders, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools and will exhibit the social and emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

NCS is seeking a K-5 Dance teacher passionate about the arts, movement, and dance. Responsibilities will include developing and teaching highly engaging, rigorous performing arts/dance curriculum and lessons for elementary students, aligned with NCS's standards and progressive pedagogy. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and curricula.
• Design and execute an age-appropriate, sequentially-developed, standards-based, culturally-responsive dance and creative movement curriculum based on the needs of individual students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Measure and monitor student progress to encourage the mastery of state/national standards.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and strategies that can be used in class.
• Schedule and prepare students for examinations.
• Provide suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teach students about dance as it relates to culture, which may include history, festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.

Each of our teachers will be supported by: 

• Attending a new staff orientation.
• Professional development sessions that target:
  • Working alongside students with disabilities, specifically students with high-
  • functioning autism spectrum disorders.
  • Conceptual understanding and planning using the Common Core Standards.
  • Deep knowledge of the curricular programs used in the school.
  • Delivery of instruction.
  • Intensive methodology in scaffolding curriculum to meet diverse learners.
  • Developing assessments to track effectiveness of lessons.
  • Higher-order thinking.
  • Inquiry-based learning.
  • Classroom management.
  • Including families as partners.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Proven proficiency in Dance (required)
• One year of teaching experience working an urban setting (preferred)Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (highly preferred

Salary Range: $73,000-$85,000/year