Available Position: Substitute Dance Teacher

Division: Fine Arts

Reports to: Director of Fine Arts

Status: Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: February 14, 2023

Start Date: As needed

About Saint Mary’s Hall

Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.

Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Drive, serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.

Position Description

To substitute teach dance classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and modern, for students in pre-k through Form 12. Classes are held during the day and after-school.

Responsibilities

• To teach dance classes on an as-needed basis for students in Lower, Middle and Upper School Dance Classes. Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Modern, Jazz & Musical Theater Dance, Hip Hop, and Flamenco.
• To effectively integrate professional standards of dance education into everyday classroom instruction.
• To inform the Director of Fine Arts and/or the appropriate Division Head immediately of any notable challenges with students, parents, or staff
• To protect the privacy and working environment of the class always
• To exhibit a professional manner
• To be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of your students always
• To maintain, along with dance colleagues, a tidy work environment in studios, dressing rooms, dance lobby and office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dance, or related field preferred
• Dance training and experience is required, as is the ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in practice
• Character above reproach and unparalleled integrity

Dynamic New Leadership

Len Miller joined Saint Mary’s Hall as the 25th Head of School in July of 2020. Len comes to San Antonio after a 25-year career in independent schools. He served previously at some of our nation’s top schools, including The Hill School, The Lawrenceville School, and The Shipley School. His tenure has been hallmarked by a deep commitment to the quality of the academic program, the student experience, and the long-term sustainability and growth of the institution. He has been at the forefront of developing innovative academic programs and recruiting and retaining dynamic teachers. Robust, intentional, student wellness programs are the result of his collaborative leadership.

Len’s forward-thinking efforts in strategic planning, enrollment, advancement, and fiscal matters have underpinned the overall strength and quality of the schools he has served. As a leader, he strives to empower his leadership team to build programs, effect change, and make significant and meaningful impacts on the students, faculty, staff, and School culture. Len is committed to educating the whole student with a deep focus on connection and belonging among the student body.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Gross and fine motor skills are needed for instruction, including the ability to demonstrate dance techniques
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish vocal sounds, tones, and pitches
• The ability to express, exchange or demonstrate spoken instructions to students, faculty, and staff accurately
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Other Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. If you are interested in joining our dynamic professional and learning environment that encourages innovation, send us a cover letter, resume, and complete our SMH employment application. Please send in your documents by visiting www.smhall.org/about/employment-opportunities. Applications will be processed as they are received.

Bethany Bohall, Director of Fine Arts

Saint Mary’s Hall

9401 Starcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78217