- Position Type:
Professional/Core Faculty
- Location:
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day
- Date Available:
08/21/2026
The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - Half Day seeks a 20-Hour Dance Instructor.
Under the guidance of the Dance Department Head and Administration, the artist instructor will develop and deliver curriculum and instructional activities in dance. The dance curriculum includes ballet technique, Modern (Cunningham, Horton, Graham or Limon), Improvisation, Composition, Repertory, Dance Skills and Dance History. Elective classes are offered in Pointe, Jazz, and other styles. The successful applicant will be required to teach 2 to 3 of these classes/styles.This position does not require a State of CT teaching certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver lessons in dance.
- Teach classes for diverse student groups, ensuring alignment with developmental and skill levels.
- Incorporate innovative and culturally responsive teaching strategies into the curriculum.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that inspires creativity.
- Provide constructive feedback to help students grow artistically and personally.
- Encourage student participation in performances and showcases.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, demonstrating professionalism and artistic integrity.
- Maintain accurate attendance and student progress records.
- Communicate with CREC staff and parents/guardians as needed regarding student achievements or concerns.
- Participate in professional development and faculty meetings.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Google Classroom and Powerschool. Have a willingness to learn how to implement our core tenets Taking Risks, Embracing Failure and Celebrating Differences into the curriculum and everyday practice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES:
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments to meetings, appointments and events; ; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Creativity - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas;
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA degree in Education or a BFA with emphasis in appropriate discipline or equivalent required
- Eligibility for a Connecticut State Department of Education Adjunct Arts Instructor Permit is required, requirements for permit eligibility: (1) hold a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the Board of Governors of Higher Education, or regionally accredited, (2) have a minimum of three years of work experience in the arts or one year of work and two years of specialized schooling related to the applicant's artistic specialty, and (3) at least one hundred eighty hours of cumulative experience working with children in a private or public setting, including, but not limited to, afterschool programs, group lessons, children's theater, dance studio lessons, and artist-in-residence programs, or at least two years' experience as a full-time faculty member at an institution of higher education or been employed by an eligible inter-district magnet school prior to July 1,2011 and for at least one year.
- Note: Formal State of Connecticut Teaching Certification is not a requirement for this position.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standing (frequently, 1/3 � 2/3)
- Walking (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Carrying up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Moderate Noise
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
- Credit Union Access
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Network Groups
- Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
- Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice�ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions�that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For further information contact Tracy Lombardo, Dance Department Head, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - Half Day at [email protected].
Applications are only accepted online at www.crec.org/careers/
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