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About The Branson School
The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 320 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson is more than just a great school. It’s an ever-evolving educational community that challenges and supports students as they grow into confident, thoughtful, ethical people.
We encourage students to be brave in whatever they do – in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the community, even with their peers. The faculty values collaboration, continual growth and improvement, reflection, and student centered teaching. Branson teachers work in a beautiful, well-resourced environment with dedicated students. The faculty is widely regarded as outstanding and there exists in the faculty an admirable esprit de corps and a positive attitude about their work and their relationship with students.
Mission Statement
Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.
Diversity Mission Statement
Branson believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative, collaborative and innovative Dance teacher to join Branson’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. The Arts Department at Branson is a well established and vital component of the Branson student experience. We seek to meet each student wherever they might be in their artistic study, to inspire them toward a deeper sense of their authentic artistic voice, and to broaden their perception of the creative process. The arts at Branson are especially unique in the ways they are interwoven into the educational fabric via interdisciplinary projects, celebrated through community festivals & concerts, and engaged in meaningful work outside the studio through robust visiting artist programming and in partnership with local organizations. Branson student-artist-athletes truly do it all.
We currently offer multiple levels of Dance courses from Beginning to Dance Performance alongside a thriving “Dance for Men” program. Notable for their comprehensive and professional approach to dance, Branson’s dancers learn modern, ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance techniques in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
The Arts are constantly reflecting and visioning in order to embody fully the ideals captured within Branson’s Strategic goals and initiatives: the pandemic offered us the opportunity to expand the recording and production aspects within coursework, and a robust guest choreographer program fuels culturally responsive programming; this year two alums have returned to lend their choreography skills. To that end, we seek a visionary leader for the music program to further our reimagining and development of a world class dance program.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Teacher of four classes of Dance. The particular make-up of each class is often multi-leveled depending upon the variety of the students within the program.
Dedicated and responsive student-centered dance teaching, including: developing and assessing clear learning objectives; availability for individual coaching and support of students; organization and administration of visiting artists and various performances; developing culturally responsive, historically connected, and aesthetically broad dance curriculum.
Experience in choreography and a committed practice to exploring current trends in dance. Ability to choreograph with classes for two annual dance concerts.
Collaboration in choreographing the annual musical.
Advising student clubs and supporting extra-curricular dance-related activities.
Collaboration with Department Chair and department members in further refining course objectives and reimagining dance course scope and sequence in line with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
Willing partnership in intra-disciplinary planning and teaching of innovative elective, immersive, and/or extracurricular course offerings.
Willingness to work outside the school day as necessary for projects and performances.
Serve as advisor in our grade-level advisory program.
Qualifications
Experience teaching and choreographing multiple dance styles
Experience at a variety of dance teaching organizations
Masters Degree or Higher in Dance/Fine Arts is preferred
Committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, exceptional teaching, and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong fitness and wellness.
Ability to pass state and federal background check, fingerprinting, and provide a recent negative TB test or screening.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
For Consideration
We encourage those that align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Diversity Mission Statement and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter and resume to Michelle Jones, Director of Human Resources at: https://thebransonschool.applytojob.com/apply/qGdp3NVPLU/Dance-Teacher
