General Summary:

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ®) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

Position Summary:

Classroom and professional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Embrace and promote the ChiArts vision, mission, educational approach, goals, and core values
• Prepare structured lessons that encourage and foster skill development, critical thinking, applications, and ethics
• Instruct conservatory-level courses, serving students with various learning styles, abilities, and needs
• Employ outstanding classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct
• Regularly assess student achievement, skill mastery, and career development skills
• Submit unit plans on a timely basis
• Manage classroom administration and record keeping including grades, attendance records, student progress, and documentation of student work.
• Regularly communicate with students, parents, and other ChiArts staff to share artistic progress, encourage positive behavior, and resolve behavioral and artistic issues
• Attend and participate in faculty and administrative meetings, parent conferences, open house, other school functions, and in-service professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with the staff to develop "best practices" tailored to the unique philosophy and instructional approach of ChiArts and the needs of its student population

Dance Courses Offered:

• Ballet- all levels
• Modern - Horton & Graham focus
• Contemporary
• Hip Hop
• Tap
• African
• Spanish
• Yoga
• Conditioning
• Senior Repertory
• Intro to Dance
• Wellness
• Professional/Personal Development
• Senior Open Studio

• Bachelor's degree in Dance
• Minimum five (5) years of professional performing experience
• Minimum three (3) years of previous teaching experience at a pre-professional or professional level preferably in the content area.
• Prior experience teaching high school students is strongly preferred.
• Illinois State Teacher Certification is preferred, but may not be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent curriculum development skills
• Excellent classroom management ability