Dance Teacher [2026-2027]

About US Harlem Link Charter School is a PreK - 5th Grade school located in Harlem, New York. As a community-focused independent charter school since 2005, we are grounded in principles that facilitate our inclusive model which centers the whole child, and supports our alumni through college. Relationships matter is the heart of our work with our key stakeholders to link academics, values and community. Please visit our website for more about our school: www.harlemlink.org Position Summary At Harlem Link, we seek a dance teacher who is passionate about dance, teaching, committed to serving the Harlem community, and deeply focused on caring for children. The dance teacher works on highly collaborative teams and has many opportunities for professional learning and growth to continuously expand their practices. Harlem Link's dance teacher is responsible for facilitating an engaging instructional program that centers students' identities and focuses on student growth. Our teachers use our foundational principles of Responsive Classroom practices, Emotionally Responsive practices, and Anti-Bias Anti Racist practices to structure empowering learning communities. Teachers at Harlem Link are outcome-oriented, hard working, creative thinkers, receptive to feedback, solutions oriented, and put in the time necessary to ensure our students meet their academic benchmarks. Qualifications Three or more years of dance instruction with elementary-aged students A master's degree (or higher) in dance, dance education or education preferred Appropriate New York State teaching certification (or reciprocal certification from another state) or documented progress toward certification preferred Key Responsibilities Design and facilitate a dance program and curriculum that incorporates multiple dance styles, students' interests, centers social-emotional instruction and is aligned with Harlem Link's curriculum and philosophy. Plan and implement differentiated instruction in dance to support our diverse student learners, including students with special education services and students identified as multilingual learners. Assess and analyze student progress in dance, which includes development of large-scale dance performances during the year. Coordinate and develop partnerships with dance organizations and institutions in New York City to support students. Foster and promote Harlem Link's values to ensure a positive, caring, responsive and safe learning environment with structures that are both inviting and containing. Collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholders within Harlem Link's professional learning structures, such as but not limited to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), coaching, and training to develop best practices and grow as an educator in order to meet the academic outcomes for students. Strengthen partnerships with families through persistent communication, such as but not limited to phone calls, use of Parent Square messaging tool, special events and conferences. Compensation, Benefits and Hours The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $120,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Harlem Link is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value. Benefits are provided in accordance with school policy. Teachers are required to be at the building from 8:15am - 3:45pm three days a week, and from 8:15am to 5:00pm two days a week for professional learning opportunities. Teachers also begin the school year in mid-August for a mandatory two-week Summer Institute training. Harlem Link is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values racial, ethnic, religious, and economic diversity to enhance our impact and reflect the community we serve. Join Team Link!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$63,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching dance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person