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Oakland CA

$70512.60 - $88674.41 Salary/year

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POSITION: Dance Teacher and Dance Department Chair

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

About Oakland School for the Arts

Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) is a vibrant creative community rooted in Oaklands rich cultural landscape. Serving 800 students in grades 612 OSA blends rigorous academics with artistic excellence celebrating the unique voices and talents of each student. Diverse experiences make our teams stronger and help us better serve our equally diverse student population. We encourage all candidates interested in this opportunity including Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply. All voices and perspectives matter here.

Our Mission & Vision

At OSA we believe that education and the arts are powerful tools for transformation. Our mission is to prepare graduates for college and career through innovative arts education inspiring them to shape the world with their unique voices. Our vision is generations of creative thinkers authentic leaders and problem-solvers who bring the essential value of the arts to every community.

The Role

Oakland School for the Arts seeks a passionate and experienced full-time (1.00 FTE) Dance Teacher and Dance Department Chair to lead our Dance Department for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across multiple dance styles a collaborative leadership style and a student-centered teaching philosophy grounded in equity and artistic excellence.

As both a teacher and department chair this individual will inspire young artists through rigorous instruction cultivate a positive and inclusive studio environment and provide visionary leadership to sustain and strengthen OSAs dynamic dance program.

What Youll Do

• Teach daily dance classes to high school students incorporating a variety of styles and techniques including ballet modern contemporary and hip-hop.
• Plan and deliver high-quality standards-aligned instruction that promotes student creativity engagement and growth.
• Cultivate a safe inclusive and student-centered studio environment that supports artistic risk-taking and personal expression.
• Promote a healthy classroom culture by modeling respect empathy and professionalism.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively and positively in alignment with school-wide expectations.

• Provide instructional leadership and guidance to the Dance Department faculty.
• Coordinate curriculum development assessments and performances to ensure alignment and artistic excellence.
• Collaborate with administration on scheduling auditions and program planning.
• Support department-wide performances showcases and collaborations across arts disciplines.
• Mentor teaching artists and support ongoing professional learning.

• Engage regularly with students families and colleagues to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences department meetings and school-wide events.
• Partner with faculty and staff across academic and arts departments to strengthen interdisciplinary learning and student success.
• Serve as a visible leader within the OSA community modeling the schools core values both in and out of the classroom.

• Stay current with best practices in arts education through professional development and engagement with the broader dance community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for an educator who is both technically strong and deeply compassionate - someone who believes in the transformative power of dance and the creative potential of every student. If you dont meet every single qualification but feel passionate about this role we still want to hear from you.

Education Credentials & Experience

• Valid California teaching credential (required).
• Demonstrated experience teaching ballet modern contemporary and hip-hop dance (required).
• Prior teaching experience in a middle or high school dance program (preferred).
• Experience leading a dance department program or instructional team (preferred).

Skills & Qualities

• Excellence in dance pedagogy choreography and curriculum design.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in positivity and respect.
• Passion for developing students as both skilled dancers and creative thinkers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students families and colleagues.
• Commitment to OSAs mission of blending academic and artistic excellence while fostering equity inclusion and creativity.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual full-time 1.00 FTE salary for this role will be $66512.60 to $82674.41. Salary will be based on the OSA certificated salary scale class schedule and FTE and is commensurate with experience and credentials. An additional $4000 annual stipend is provided for Department Chair responsibilities. OSA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision commuter benefits employee assistance program and retirement plans. This is a 186-day full-time exempt position aligned with the school year calendar.

Commitment to Equity

OSA is committed to creating a workplace where all people feel valued respected and empowered. We embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. We do not discriminate in any program activity or employment decision on the basis of age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation race ethnicity national origin ancestry citizenship religion disability medical information genetic information marital status veteran status or political affiliation.

How to Apply

Submit your resume via EdJoin or LinkedIn along with a brief cover letter sharing what excites you about this opportunity and what youd bring to the OSA community.

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