Exeter , New Hampshire, Position Summary:

The Theater and Dance department seeks a passionate and energetic Dance instructor to fill a part- time, temporary position for the 10-week Winter trimester of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have the ability to teach Latin Social Dances to students with a variety of abilities and experience. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community.

Position Requirements:

Teach Latin Social Dance to a small group of high school students.

Instruct a course that meets for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 10 hours per term. Class meets on a weekly basis for 60-90 minutes and grants students 1/3 arts credit.

Instruct through verbal and physical demonstration of movement vocabulary

Availability to work with students in late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends.

Prepare materials and activities for all classes

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests

Maintain accurate and complete student records

Oversee and evaluate students’ performance

Collaborate with Athletic Training staff on supporting students through injuries and rehabilitation.

Demonstrate respect for a diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.

Maintain continuity and consistency in the Theater and Dance curriculum, follow departmental guidelines for content and assessment, and meet with the Dance Director and/or the Chair of the Theater department to discuss student experience and progress

Use basic Microsoft applications and LMS

Skills and Experience:

Experience teaching Latin Social Dances, including Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue, Brazilian Samba, and Tango rhythms

Experience developing a Latin Social Dance curriculum.

Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing plans.

Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.

High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy

Additional Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience or interest in diversity and cultural competency education (conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, independent study).

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.

Additional  Clearance Requirements

Successfully complete a criminal background check

Compensation for this position is determined using a structured 25 step system that accounts for relevant years of professional teaching experience and highest degree earned.  Compensation range is $3,760 - $8,355 per class, compensation may be pro-rated for partial term assignments.