Middle School Dance and Physical Education Teacher

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Strong commitment to child safeguarding, service learning, and environmental stewardship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dance Curriculum and Instruction
• Deliver a dynamic and engaging Dance curriculum fostering creativity, artistic expression, and critical thinking in students.
• Demonstrate expertise in dance education, ensuring instruction is aligned with age-appropriate learning standards and best practices.

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and dance curricula that align with school standards, promoting students' technical skills, creativity, and artistic expression.

• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and creativity.
• Integrate dance history, cultural traditions, and artistic interpretation into learning experiences.
• Incorporate appropriate technology and digital resources to support instruction, choreography, reflection, and student learning.

Actively develop the JIS Learning Dispositions—Resilience, Resourcefulness, Relating, and Reflecting—within students through intentional teaching methods and curriculum integration.

• Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate Physical Education lessons in accordance with the Middle School PE curriculum.
• Develop students' fundamental movement skills, physical fitness, coordination, and understanding of healthy, active lifestyles.
• Teach a range of individual and team activities, games, and fitness experiences that promote participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Differentiate Physical Education instruction to accommodate students with varying abilities, interests, and levels of physical development.

Establish and maintain safe instructional practices, including appropriate supervision, equipment use, and risk awareness during physical activities.

Dance Productions and Co-Curricular Activities

Choreograph and direct student dance performances for Middle School productions, concerts, showcases, and other school events, including those held outside regular school hours.

• Collaborate with theatre, music, and other arts teachers to support interdisciplinary productions and performances.
• Support students in developing performance skills, stage presence, ensemble collaboration, and confidence.

Coordinate performance-related requirements, including music, costumes, staging, and technical elements, in collaboration with relevant staff.

• Contribute to co-curricular dance opportunities, student performances, and other Middle School activities.
• Support student participation in dance exchanges, workshops, festivals, and other appropriate learning opportunities.
• Collaborative Curriculum Development

Collaborate with the Performing Arts and PE teams, and school leadership to plan and develop units ensuring coherence and continuity across all grade levels.

Contribute to the continuous development of the dance and physical education curriculum, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches where appropriate.

• Work closely with colleagues assigned to teach the aligned courses, to ensure adherence to the syllabus and commonality.
• Share best practices and collaborate with other teachers to support integrated projects and cross-curricular learning opportunities.
• Assessment and Student Support

Utilize formative and summative assessments to guide the next learning steps, providing effective feedback to shape student learning experiences.

• Document student learning through innovative methods such as portfolios, exhibitions, and digital documentation tools.
• Work closely with the Student Support Team (SST) to adapt lessons and assessments to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities.
• Community and Student Engagement
• Foster a school culture of respect, identity, and pride among students, parents, and colleagues.

Build positive interpersonal relationships, actively engage in Child Safeguarding Practices, and promote positive interactions among our diverse student body.

• Empower students to take responsibility for their learning and actions, encouraging self-directed learning and personal growth.
• Lead extracurricular activities that enhance student collaboration, performance, and leadership.

Organize and actively participate in school trips, including multi-day and overnight excursions, to enrich students' educational experiences.

• Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with specialists, schoolwide teams, and the Student Support Team to enhance educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Activities Department to support dance performances in various school events.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the JIS community, ensuring clear and open communication channels.
• Professional Development and Evaluation
• Participate actively in professional development, accepting and acting on professional feedback.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with pedagogy, trends, and best practices.
• Engage with the JIS Growth and Appraisal process to continuously refine teaching practices and align with educational standards.
• Adaptability and Support
• Adapt to both asynchronous and synchronous online teaching formats when necessary.
• Identify and seek support from peers and administration when needed, and provide peer support to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Professional Dispositions and Responsibilities
• Embrace and promote the JIS Learning Dispositions: Resilience, Resourcefulness, Relating, and Reflecting.
• Perform other related duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Middle School Principal.