Germantown Academy

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Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed

Position Title: Upper School Long-Term Substitute

Performing Arts Associate Teacher of Dance and Arts Coordinator

Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.

Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Germantown Academy is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and versatile Performing Arts Teacher to serve as a maternity leave substitute during the end of the 1st Semester and beginning of the 2nd Semester in the 2026-2027 school year. Reporting to the Belfry Director and US Performing Arts Department Head, this individual will be responsible for teaching a range of Upper School dance classes, serve as the Upper School Belfry Theatre Club and performing arts associate, and serve as the choreographer for the Upper School (Belfry) Musical. The ideal candidate will bring strong classroom management, choreography, and performance production skills, as well as a collaborative spirit.

This is a full-time long-term sub position to join our community from December 1, 2026-March 14, 2027 with benefits included.

We are seeking candidates who…

•Have experience teaching students in grades 9-12 using best pedagogical practices

•Hold a degree in Dance, a related field of study or possess significant studio and professional experience

•Are excited to participate in school life beyond the classroom

•Demonstrate a commitment to student-centered learning

•Demonstrate a collaborative and growth mindset as a teacher and professional

•Possess the cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an equitable and inclusive community

•Demonstrate the flexibility to use technology in support of student learning and other professional responsibilities

•Communicate well, both in writing and verbally, with colleagues, students, and families

•Model a culture of flexible, continuous learning to challenge and support students

Core Job Responsibilities

This role is a full-time teaching position with the following major responsibilities:

Daytime Teaching, 8:20 am - 3:00 pm

•Teach/lead one course, Dance Technique and Composition (Upper School)

oTeach dance technique classes throughout the semester (Jazz, Modern and Ballet, however, other genres are welcomed)

oMentor embodied research on influential dance artists

oTeach compositional techniques

•Co-teach one course, Musical Theater (Upper School)

•Perform administrative responsibilities as the Belfry and Performing Arts Associate, including rehearsal schedules, ticketing, as needed MS/US Choir support and Front of House management. Ticketing and Front of House duties will culminate in managing each performance.

After-School Commitments, 3:00-6:30 pm (flexible)

•Attend musical auditions and lead a dance audition.

•Lead dance rehearsals for the US Belfry Musical on scheduled days.

•Attend a few weekend rehearsals/run throughs.

•Be present for all tech rehearsals 3:00-7:30pm (March 1st -March 11th) + shows (March 12th-March 14th).

Additional Qualifications

Strong knowledge of dance technique, choreography, and production.

Ability to work in a collaborative environment with fellow directors and student designers.

Ability to supervise student-led creative work and provide constructive feedback.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Experience with performance, production and costuming preferred.